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Athens, Ga. June 10, 1920
The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia of Georgia met this afternoon at four o’clock in annual session, being called to order by the chairman, Hon. Henry D. McDaniel.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Chancellor Barrow.
Roll Call:
The roll was called and the following members noted as being present: Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, McWhorter, Bower, Hays, Goetchius, Cleveland, Brown, Cobb, Bennett, Meldrim, Callaway, Conner, McCants, Russell, Harris, Rowe and Hodgson.
Excuses:
Excuses were rendered for Messrs. Simmons, Howell, Miller, Peabody and Hughes and the exercises were accepted by the Board.
Invitations:
President Soule, of the State College of Agriculture, invited the Board to attend the reception to the Ga. Banker’s Association at half past six o’clock, the dedication of the Woman’s Building tomorrow afternoon and the banquet to be tendered by the young ladies of the Home Economics class of the State College of Agriculture. All three invitations were accepted by the Board with thanks.
Chair of Art:
On motion of Judge Cobb, Mrs. R. C. Orr was allowed to present a matter to the Board. Mrs. Orr made the suggestion that a chair of art be established at the University and spoke briefly in favor of that proposition. This matter was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Board Minutes:
The minutes of the meetings of the Board since the last annual meeting were read and approved.
Minutes of the Prudential Committee:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee were read, and after several motions had been made as to their disposition they were referred to the committee on Laws + Discipline on motion of Mr. Callaway.
Audit of Books of Treasurer:
The treasurer stated to the Board that the State audition had been unable an account of illness to audit the books of the treasurer. The suggestion was made that this could be done not later than July 1st, as at that time the audit of the Smith-Lever accounts must be made under the federal requirements. The entire matter of the auditing of the books the treasurer was left to the committee on auditing.
Chancellor’s Reports:
Chancellor Barrow read his report to the Board and it was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Hours of Meeting:
On motion of Mr. Gober the hours of meeting were fixed as follows: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. + 4 p. m. to 6:30 p. m.
Lithia Springs College:
The request of the advocates of a branch college at Lithia Spring that they be given a hearing tomorrow was granted immediately after the reading of the minutes was fixed as the time for the hearing.
The chairman announced the following committees,
(Page 191) Committees:
Prudential – McWhorter, Hodgson, Rowe and Cobb.
Finance – Simmons, Rowe, Bower, Has and Cobb.
Honorary Degrees – Adams, Conner, and the Chancellor.
Brown Fund – Brown, Bennett, Thompson, Cleveland, McWhorter.
Property – Gober, Russell, Hodgson, Cleveland, Phinizy.
Insurance – Russell, McDaniel, Cobb.
Library – Cleveland, Hodgson, McCants, Thompson, Miller, Brittain.
Law Library – Gober, Harris, Miller.
Invitations – McCants, Bower, Howell, Russell, Phinizy.
Auditing – Thomas, Thompson, Hays.
Laws + Discipline – Bennett, Adams , Meldrim, Goetchius, Bower, Brittain, Brown, McWhorter, Hughes, Russell + Phinizy.
Branch Colleges – Thomas, Harris, Miller, Russell, McCants, Callaway.
Legislature – (to be named later during the session by the Chairman).
Messrs. Cobb and Rowe made the following nominations for honorary degrees:
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
For the degree of L. L. D. Harry Woodhum Chase, President of the University of North Carolina.
For the degree of L. L. D., - Bishop W. N. Ainsworth.
These nominations were referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
To Hear From Agr. College Committee:
On motion of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture tomorrow morning immediately after hearing from the Lithia Springs Committee.
Endowment Movement:
Mr. Hodgson presented a communication in regard to the movement to secure an endowment of one million dollars, and it was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Report of School of Technology:
Gen. Harris reported for the Georgia School of Technology and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
G. N. + I. Report:
Judge Russell asked to be allowed to present the report of the Ga. Normal and Industrial College Saturday morning. The request was granted.
Ga. Medical Coll. Report:
Judge Callaway reported for the Ga. Medical College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
N. Ga. Agr. College Report:
Mr. McCants reported for the North Ga. Agriculture College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
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Athens, Ga. June 11, 1920
The Board met that morning at ten o’clock, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Bower, Hays, Goetchius, Cleveland, Brown, Cobb, Bennett, Hughes, Meldrim, Callaway, Russell, Thomas, Harris, Rowe and Hodgson.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and approved.
Lithia Strings:
Senate J. T. Duncan addressed the Board on the subject of establishing a branch college at Lithia Springs. Mr. Huffhines also spoke favor of that propositions. The matter was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Bowdon College:
Chancellor Barrow made a statement to the Board concerning correspondence he had had with the head of the School at Bowdon that had been made a branch of the Un.
Dr. L. G. Hardman:
Dr. L. G. Hardman, chairman of the executive of the Board of Trustees of the Ga. State College of Agriculture, made a few remarks to the Board, presenting several matters that had been referred to the General Board by the Agricultural College board. These matters were referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Budget Committee:
Mr. Bower moved the appointment of the budget committee to which will be referred the requests of the University and its branches for legislative aid. The motion was carried and the committee will be announced by the chair later.
Legislative Approp.:
Mr. Gober introduced a resolution asking the legislature to appropriate the sum of one hundred thousand dollars for the erection of a dormitory for women on the campus of the University. It was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Ga. Indust. College Report:
Mr. Meldrim reported for the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youth and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Lithia Springs:
Mr. Gober introduced a resolution enduring the establishment of a branch college at Lithia Springs if the legislature saw fit to do so. This resolution was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline,
Columbus Savings Bank Stock:
Mr. Goetchius made a statement concerning some stock held by the University in the Columbus Saving Bank, it being among other securities coming to the University from the Denmark estate: He said the bank had recently increased its Capitol stock and decided to allot it to the present stockholders. The legal questions involved was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee and the financial questions to the Finance Committee.
(Page 193) Report Com. of Agriculture:
Mr. Conner reported for the State College of Agriculture + the report was ordered filed.
At the afternoon session of the Board it was decided to receive the report of the Board of Visitors at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning.
Special Order to Hear from Faculty:
The hour of ten o’clock tomorrow morning was set for the time of meeting until the heads of the departments of the University Faculty. A motion was passed that Dr. Soule, as president of the WM College, be included in the list of those invited to meet with the Trustees at that time.
Resolution to Hear From Heads of Depts. Repealed:
On motion of Mr. Conner, the resolution inviting the heads of department to meet with the trustees annually was repealed, the repeal to be effective after this session of the Board.
The committee on finance reported as follows:
Georgian Fee:
“We recommend that a fee of one dollar be collected from each student on registering, the money to go to the support of the Georgian, the University magazine, and each student thus paying this fee shall be entitled to one year’s subscription to the Georgian.”
This report of the finance committee was adopted.
Finance Report Adopted:
The finance committee submitted the budget of expenditures as recommended by the Chancellor and Prudential Committee – and recovered its passage by this Board. This was done (See Book of Reports Page…).
Excuses:
Mr. Hughes was excuse after today’s session.
Mr. Hays was also excused after today’s session.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 12, 1920
The Board met this morning, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Bower, Goetchius, Cleveland, Brown, Cobb, Bennett, Meldrim, Callaway, Thomas, Harris, Russell, Conner, Rowe, and Hodgson.
Dr. Lovvorn New Trustee:
Dr. J. L. Lovvorn, president of the Board of Trustees of the Bowdon College, was introduced as a new ex-officio member of the Board.
Ramirez Claim:
Chancellor Barrow called attention to the claim of Associate Prof. Ramirez for extra compensation of $300 for teaching a course in Spanish-American affairs for the School of Commerce. The matter was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and approved.
(Page 194) Admission of Women:
Mr. Cobb introduced a resolution to admit women to all departments of the University on the campus in Athens, and it was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Loan Fund for Girls:
Mr. Rowe introduced a resolution to establish a loan fund for girls with the money coming to the University from the Denmark estate. This resolution was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Chancellor Barrow spoke of the need for repairs on a number of the residences on the campus so that they could be made into homes for professors. This question was referred to the committee on property.
Mr. Gober introduced the following resolution which was passed:
Protecting Trees:
“Resolved, That it shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds to see to it that the trees upon the campus shall not be injured or mutilated by putting upon them advertising matter or posters, and no admitting matter of any kind except matters of the University shall be posted at any place upon the campus.”
Board of Visitors Report:
The Board of Visitors made their report and it was ordered filed.
The Board then took recess for five minutes to enable the members to meet the Board of Visitors.
Heads of Depts. Appear:
The heads of departments of the Faculty appeared under the invitation of the Board to present their news as to the needs of the several departments. The Board was adjourned by Dr. White, Dr. Woofter, Prof. Edwards, Dr. McPherson and Chancellor Barrow.
L + D. Report:
The report of the Committee on Laws + Discipline was presented by Mr. Bennett and was adopted with the exceptions of Sections 2, 9, and 10 that went over for further discussion. It was as follows:
(Typed) We recommend approval of the Minutes of the Prudential Committee, with the following exceptions:
Addition Work By Professors: ADOPTED
- On the question of professors’ doing extra work, we recommend as follows: That no Professor or Instructor of the University of Georgia shall accept additional or supplementary work as teacher unless the proposed arrangement has first been presented to the Chancellor and Prudential Committee and received their approval.
Military Fee: FOR ACTION SEE LATER REPORT
- We recommend that all the students in the Military Department of the University be charged a contingent fee of $10.00: this fee to be distributed according to the line of military service work in which the student engages, and to be used for the proper and necessary expense of the maintenance and upkeep of the division concerned.
Hargis Request: ADOPTED
- The request of H. W. Hargis, asking approval of the placing of advertisements on the library slips sent out with books: it is recommended that this request be not granted.
Brown Fund at Dahlonega: ADOPTED
- The request of the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the North Georgia Agricultural College that the amount appropriated for the Brown Fund beneficiaries at that institution be paid at one time instead of in monthly installments: it is recommended that this request be not granted.
(Page 195 Typed) Politician Criticism Prohibited: ADOPTED
- With regard to the resolution adopted by the Prudential Committee on January 30th, we desire to call attention to the existing rule of the Trustees of the University concerning the discussion of existing political issues by outside persons and especially our insistence that there be no political criticism at the University of our government.
Prof. Krafka + Inghram: ADOPTED
- The recommendation of the Prudential Committee with reference to Associate Professor Joseph Krafka and Adjunct Professor H. A. Inghram: It is recommended that the recommendation of the Prudential Committee be approved.
Romance Languages: ADOPTED
- In lieu of the recommendation of the Prudential Committee with reference to the services of T. P. Atkinson, as Associate Professor of French: it appearing that the services of T. P. Atkinson cannot be secured, it is recommended that E. Miraglia be appointed Tutor in Romance Languages, at a salary of $900.00 per annum, he to give the greater part of his time to the teaching of French and Spanish: and that Mr. J. P. Carson, and Mr. W. H. Stephens be appointed Student to give one hour daily to the teaching of French.
Armory: ADOPTED
- With reference to the request that an armory building be provided on the campus, we respectfully refer the same back to the Board without recommendation.
Titles of Law Professors: ADOPTED
- With the reference to the reference made to the Board that the titles of Adjunct Professors Upson and Cornett be changed to Professor, their salaries remaining each at $2,00.00 a year, we recommend that same be adopted.
Matriculation Fee: FOR ACTION SEE LATER REPORT
- The Prudential Committee fixed the matriculation fee at $15.00, effective at the beginning of the next session. We do not approve of this action of the Prudential Committee, and refer same back to the Board without recommendation. We state that the catalogue has already been printed, and in the catalogue it is stated that the fee for next year will be $10.00.
On the question of establishment of a Chair of Art we beg to report as follows:
Chair of Art: ADOTPED
That on account of the condition of our treasury and for the lack of means we feel that it is impossible to establish such Chair at this time, if it were possible, yet we recommend that such chair be not established at this time.
On the question of the proposal to locate a branch college at Lithia Springs, we recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Lithia Springs Institute: ADOPTED
That the proposition submitted by Senator Duncan for the establishment of the Northwest Georgia Normal and Industrial College, at Lithia Springs, as a Branch College of the University, as a Junior College for the education of women, be approved, subject to the action of the General Assembly.
Agricultural College Requests: ADOPTED EXCEPT $10 MILITARY FEE
We recommend the approval of all the requests made by the Georgia State College of Agriculture, with the exception of request 6, which has reference to the establishment of a Legislative Committee from the Board of that College. We recommend that this request be not granted.
We recommend adoption of the following resolution, offered by Judge Gober:
Girls Dormitory: ADOPTED
Whereas: this Board has admitted women to the University, and it has no provision for dormitory space for taking care of them upon the campus:
Resolved: that there be included in the budget for this year the sum of One hundred thousand dollars for the erection and equipment of a dormitory upon the campus exclusively for women students.
Resolved, further: that such dormitory be erected upon the campus at such place as may be determined upon by the Chairman of the Board, the Chancellor, the Prudential Committee, and the Building Committee for this building, when the same is appointed.
Resolved, further: that in consideration of the long, faithful and patriotic services of the Chairman of this Board in they many positions in which he has served the people of this state, and as a memorial to him, said building, when erected, shall be named and properly inscribed as “McDaniel Hall.”
Bank Stock: ADOPTED
With reference to the bank stock: it not appearing to be to the interest of the University to sell this stock at this time, we recommend that the offer of sale, be declined.
Endowment Fund: ADOPTED
With the reference to the efforts on the part of the alumni to raise a million dollar endowment fund for the University of Georgia, we recommend that this Board give to such effort its hearty approval: and that this approval be not merely formal, but that each and every member of the Board give to this effort his personal work and influence to bring about this glorious result. (Typed Ended)
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Loan Fund for Girls:
The Laws + Discipline Committee reported favorably on the resolution of Mr. Rowe to establish a loan fund for girls with the money coming from the Denmark estates. Mr. Callaway spoke against the favorable report. It was agreed that the consideration of this matter go over until the arrival of Judge Adams.
Honorary Degrees:
Mr. Conner reported for the committee on Honorary Degrees. The rules were suspended and the following degrees ordered conferred.
W. H. Fish L. L. D.:
The degree of L. L. D. on Judge W. H. Fish.
J. R. Fain Sc. D., M. P. Jarnagin Sc. D., T. P. Branch Sc. D.:
The degree of Sc. D. on Prof. John R. Fain and Prof. Milton P. Jarnagin, of the State College of Agriculture + Prof. Thomas P. Branch, of the Ga. School of Technology.
Martha Berry Pedag:
The degree of Doctor of Pedagogy on Mrs. Martha Berry.
Matriculation Fee:
Mr. Bennett moved that in lieu of the advise report of Section 10 of the Laws + Discipline Committee report, that the Board approve the action of the Prudential Committee in raising the matriculation fee to $15. After some discussion the rate was taken and Mr. Bennett’s motion was lost by a vote of 7 to 8.
Adjournment was taken until afternoon.
On re-convening, Section 9 of the Laws + Discipline Committee was adopted.
Rent of House on Campus:
The position taken by the Prudential Committee as to rent for houses on the campus was approved.
(Page 197) Okefenokee Swamp:
The suggestion in the report of the Chancellor as to the Okefenokee Swamp was approved. It was follows:
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State Income for Education:
The Laws + Discipline Committee reported without recommendation the suggestion of the Chancellor that the legislature be asked to set aside a certain percentage of the state’s income for higher education.
After considerable discussion it was decided that the Board approves the suggestion and leaves to the legislative committee and the Chancellor the settling of the amount to be asked for and the time at which then request is to be made.
Mr. Brittain was excused for the remainder of the session.
On motion of Judge Russell, Mr. Brittain was thanked for his presence with the Board and the interest shown in the affairs of the University.
Boys Dormitory:
Mr. Gober introduced a resolution directing that the legislature be asked for the one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a boy’s dormitory on the campus at Athens. This resolution was adopted.
Mr. Cobb moved that his action be recommended. The motion to reconsider was adopted and then Mr. Cobb moved that the resolution be referred to the budget committee. Carried.
Budget Committee:
Chairman McDaniel named the budget committee as follows: Bower, Gober, Harris, Russell and Rowe.
Mr. Russell moved that there be included in the budget the sum of $20000 maintenance for Bowdon College and $50000 for buildups for that institution. Carried.
Judge Cobb moved that all application for appropriations for the University and its branches already filed and those get to be filed, be referred to the budget committee. Carried.
Dr. Lovvorn was excused for the remainder of the session.
The Board then adjourned until Monday morning at then o’clock.
(Page 198) The request of the Board of Trustees of the Ga. State College of Agriculture to which reference was made in Laws + Discipline Committee report, (See page 195), were as follows:
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The Committee appointed to convey the request of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State College of Agriculture to the General Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia was as follows: Dr. L. G. Hardman, Col. J. E. Hays and Judge J. W. Bennett. This Committee was requested to ask for the endorsement, cooperation and assistance of the General Board in carrying into effect the program outlined below:
M. L. Fee: NOT GRANTED
First, that a contingent fee of $10.00 b charged all students in the military department. This fund to be distributed according to the line of military service work in which the student engages and to be used for the purpose of defraying the necessary expense of maintenance and upkeep of the division concerned.
Use of Convicts: APPROVED
Second, the retention of at least 25 convicts to work on the grounds of the University and the College according to the agreement now in effect with Clarke county. We understand there is a proposal to take these convicts away almost immediately. There is so much improvement work still remaining to be done on the grounds of the College in particular that their removal at this time would be little short of a calamity.
Canning Club Fund: APPROVED
Third, we desire to report the receipt and acceptance of a fund of $698.32 for the purpose of establishing a Canning Club Loan Fund. It is to be handled as a revolving fund on the basis of the Brown fund and will be available only to canning club girls who can pass the entrance requirements.
State Board of Forestry:
Fourth, we ask your support and endorsement of a bill we have had prepared for the purpose of establishing a State Board of Forestry. The economic situation with regard to lumber is such as to lead us to be- (Page 199 Typed) lieve that the action on our part is both wise and essential.
Golf Links: APPROVED
Fifth, Our Trustees have advised and recommended the desirability of establishing a golf links and suitable tennis grounds so as to provide the necessary recreation for the student body and faculty as well.
Legislative Committee: NOT APPROVED
Sixth. Our Board have appointed the following legislative Committee to act jointly with the General Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia: Col. J. E. Hays, Dr. L. G. Hardman, Col. Geo. Gilmore, Hon. A. S. Chamblee, and Major J. J. Conner. We have directed them to present for your consideration the following requests for increases in appropriations:
Maintenance Fund: APPROVED
a. An increase in the maintenance fund form $90,000.00 to $125,000.00. This is made necessary by the loss of some twenty-six professors and instructors during the past year and because of the necessity for raising salaries so as to retain the services of many experienced and capable individuals in our employ.
Anim. Husb. Bldg: APPROVED
b. An appropriation of $100,000.00 with which to complete the Animal Husbandry Building. Our engineers believe that it will take this sum, although we could have completed it at one time for $50,000.00. The rapid rise in labor and material accounts for the increased amount asked.
Fire Projection: APPROVED
c. An appropriation of $25,000.00 with which to put in the proper fire protection system, as suggested by Capt. W. R. Joyner, Fire Marshall of Georgia. This matter has already been taken up with the Governor and with Chancellor Barrow who advise that a request of this kind be made of the General Assembly this summer.
Negro Property: APPROVED
d. An appropriation of a sufficient amount of money to purchase the negro property abutting on our grounds and contiguous to the new Woman’s Building. We consider this essential to the protection of our property and the safeguarding of the young women in our charge. (Typed Ended)
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Athens, Ga. June 14, 1920
The Board met this morning, present, Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Bower, Goetchius, Cleveland, Brown, Cobb, Phinizy, Bennett, Meldrim, Miller, McCants, Thomas, Harris, Conner, Rowe + Hodgson.
The minutes were read and with a corrections as to one item were approved.
Rev. A. G. Richards D. D.:
The committee on honorary degree recommended that the degree of Doctor of Divinity be conferred on Rev. A. G. Richards. The report of the committee was adopted a letter from Judge Adams was read announcing that he could not be present at the Board meeting this year. He was excused from attendance and regret expressed that he could not be present.
Judge Russell was granted leave of absence for one day.
Mr. Cleveland was granted leave of absence after today.
Mr. Gober introduced the following resolution which was passed:
Repairing of Cottages on Campus:
“Whereas by voluntary contributions of the friends of the University, a large addition has been heretofore added to the grounds of the University, thereby adding the same to the property of the state, and upon there grounds there are twenty-eight dwelling houses now out of repair, and these houses, if repaired, would add to the income of the University and they could also be used for dormitory purposes by the student, and this Board has no funds to repair these houses, now therefore
“Be it resolved that there be incorporated in the budget the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars for the purposes of repairing said houses, equipment and generally needed repairs.”
Hon. Degrees:
Prof. J. Lustrat was nominated for the degree of Doctor of Letters and the nomination went over for one year under the rules.
Leave was granted for the conferring of degrees in absentia upon Messrs. G. A. Howald, T. L. Everett, J. E. Crillis and E. V. Whelchel.
Undergraduate Degrees:
The application of Miss Eldona Oliver and Mr. P. A. Hodgson for degrees when they have completed their courses of study during the summer were referred to the Chancellor with power to act.
Hon. Degrees:
Prof. G. W. Camp was nominated for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy and the nomination under the rules goes over for one year.
A resolution of Mr. Harris that the com on honorary (Page 201) degree be increased to five members was referred to the committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mil. Fee:
A resolution by Mr. Cleveland as to the ten dollar military fee was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee and the whole matter as to that fee was re-committed to that committee.
Matric. Fee:
Judge Cobb moved that the matriculation fee be placed at $16 – and the motion to refer this to the Laws + Discipline Committee was carried.
The disposition of the fund arising from the Denmark estate was then taken up.
Disposition of Denmark Mem. Fund:
Mr. Bennett moved to disagree to the report of the Laws + Discipline Committee recommending that it be used to establish a loan fund for girls. This motion was carried.
Mr. Miller moved to postpone the whole matter for one year. This motion was lost by a vote of 7 to 9.
Mr. Rowe moved as a substitute that a girls loan fund be established with this money. This motion was lost by a vote of 5 to 9.
The following motion by Mr. Bennett was passed:
“Resolved, that the funds arising under the will of the late Brantley A. Denmark shall be held by the Trustees of the University of Georgia as a memorial to the late Brantley A. Denmark and to his son, the late Thomas Norwood Denmark, + to be known as the Brantley A. Denmark and Thomas Norwood Denmark Memorial Fund,
“Second, that the said funds shall be used by the Trustees of the University of Georgia in such manner and for such purposes for the benefit of said University as the said Trustees may deem best
“Third, that the Trustees of said University direct that the income only of said funds be used, and it is best for the University to use said income at this time for the maintenance of said University.”
On motion of Mr. Cobb, the Chancellor and Prudential Committee were authorized to sell the securities of this fund and re-invest if such can be done.
Library Report:
Mr. Cleveland reported for the Library Committee and the report was adopted [See Book of Reports: Page ---]
Report State Nor. School:
Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
(Page 202) Insurance:
The matter of more insurance for the buildings on the campus was referred to the finance committee.
The Finance Committee reported recommending that there be put in the budget a request for a legislative appropriation of $2000 for premium on additional insurance for three years and $2500 for current insurance for three years. This was referred to the budget committee.
Henry Warren Brown Memorial Fund:
At the afternoon session there was read to the Board a communication from Mr. + Mrs. Edward J. Brown, E. M. Brown + Miss Marjorie Brown, offering to donate to the University $600 per year for twenty years for the establishment of the Henry Warren Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. This communication was presented by Mayor Clark Howell, Jr., Professors White Bocock and Hooper. On motion of Mr. Meldrim the following resolution was adopted by a rising vote:
(Typed) The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia has received with extreme interest the communication of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Brow, Mr. Edward Mitchell Brown and Miss Marjorie Brown tendering to the University the sum of $600 annually for a period of 20 years, for the establishment in the university of a student Scholarship Fund, to bear the name and to be a memorial of their son and brother HENRY WARREN BROWN, a graduate of the University in the class of 1916, who gave his life in the service of his country as Captain of Infantry in the 82nd Division of the American Expeditionary Forces in the Great War.
The Board appreciates most deeply the admirable sentiment associated with this liberal donation, whereby the example of lofty character and inspiration to high endeavor of a worthy and beloved alumnus of the university shall be perpetuated through succeeding generations of her sons, and herby expresses to the donors its profound sympathy with their purposes and its grateful acceptance of the trust.
The Board will take order that the trust shall be administered in accordance with the suggested wishes of the donors and, to that end, hereby commits to its committee on the Charles MacDonald Brown Scholarship Fund the arrangement of details of administration of the Henry Warren Fund the arrangement of details of administration of the Henry Warren Brown Scholarship Fund, to be reported back to the Board for approval and communication to the donors of the Fund. (Typed Ended)
The original letter was ordered spread on the minutes. It is as follows:
Henry Warren Brown was born in Athens on the 18th of January 1895. He graduated from the University of Georgia with the class of 1916, entered the Architecture School of Columbus University in September of the same year. Applied for admission to the First Officers’ Training Camp at Ft. McPherson on May 1917. Received his captain’s commission there, spent the winter of 1917-18 at Camp Gordon; sailed for France with the 326th Infantry in April 1918. Returned to America January 9, 1919; received his honorable discharge, as Captain 326th Infantry; January 13, 1919, and died Feb. 19, 1919, aged twenty-four years and one month.
Though his family residence was in Atlanta after (Page 203) the year 1900, many of his happiest years were spent in Athens, and his body rests in Oconee County.
Mr. + Mrs. Edward Brown, father and mother of Henry Warren Brown, and his brother and sister, Edward Mitchell Brown and Marjorie Brown, desire to establish in the charge of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, a small scholarship fund to perpetuate the name of Henry Warren Brown, in the college he loved so well.
Henry Warren Brown Memorial Fund:
It is their desire that so far as a very small endowment can be administered like a very large one, the Henry Warren Brown Memorial Fund shall be modeled upon the plan mapped out for the Charles McDonald Brown Fund, given by Governor Joseph E. Brown to the University in . A check for six hundred dollars accompanies this letter, and represents the first of a series of twenty annual payments, to which the father and mother, sister and brother of Henry Warren Brown pledge themselves, covering the years from 1920-1949 inclusive.
The only change they suggest, from the methods of the Charles McDonald Brown Memorial Fund is that in new of the present high prices of necessities of life the maximum sum to be lent to any one student be placed at three hundred dollars instead of two hundred dollars. But this detail they leave entirely at the due action of the Board of Trustees, by whom they beg that this Henry Warren Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund be accepted and administered.
(Signed) Edward J. Brown
Edward Mitchell Brown
Mary Mitchell Brown
Marjorie Brown
Property Com. Report:
The report of the Property Committee was read and on motion, adopted [See Book of Reports, Page…].
Mr. Bennett reported for the Laws + Discipline Committee as follows and the report was adopted:
“As a substitute for Item 2 of the report heretofore made by your committee and for all resolutions introduced on that subject, the committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
Mil. Deposit Fee:
“That each student registering in the Military Department is required to deposit $10 with the Registrar. Upon leaving the University this deposit shall be returned to the student after the deducting therefore the cost of any clothing or (Page 204) equipment lost.
Hon. Degree Committee:
“We recommend at the author’s request he be permitted to withdraw the resolution increasing the number of the members of the Committee on Honorary Degrees from three to five.
Matriculate Fee:
“With reference to the motion of Judge Cobb to make the matriculation $16 instead of $10, your committee reports adversely on said recommendation and recommends that the matriculation fee of students of the University of Georgia remain $10.
Sale of Securities:
“With reference to the resolution introduced by Judge Cobb which requested the Board to authorize the Chairman and the RC to sell such securities owned by the University, as the Board may direct, we recommend that this matter be referred to the Legislative Committee, and that they are directed to obtain authority from the legislature authorizing the Trustees to sell such securities.”
Denmark Hall Case:
It was ordered that the agreement made by the late Mrs. Annie Denmark be copied with the papers and also that reference be had to the Supreme Court discussion in this case.
The Supreme Court discussion in the Denmark will case is to be found in 141 at Ga. Reports, page 381.
The agreement entered into by Mrs. Denmark was as follows
(Typed) STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF CHATHAM.
THIS INDENTURE made and entered into this 29th day of December, A. D. 1914, between ANNIE R. S. DENMARK, as party of the first party, and GORDON L. GROOVER, as party of the second part, both being of said County and State.
WITNESSETH:
That said Annie R. S. Denmark, for and in consideration of the settlement of the litigation between herself and the Trustees of the University of Georgia, and of the natural love and affection which she has for her son, Thomas Norwood Denmark, and her husband, Brantley A. Denmark, both late of Chatham County, Georgia, deceased, as well as in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) to her in hand paid by the said Gordon L. Groover, party of the second part, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has given, granted, setover, transferred and conveyed unto the said Gordon L. Groover, the said party of the second part, and his successors in the trust, the following described property in, upon and for the following uses and trusts, and none other, to-wit:- (Page 205 Typed) Forty shares capital stock Merchants Bank of Valdosta. Seventy-two shares capital stock Chattahoochee & Gulf Recommend. Twenty shares capital stock First National Bank, Albany. Fifty-seven shares capital stock Columbus Savings Bank, One Hundred shares Southwestern Railroad stock.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described property in trust nevertheless, paying the net income there from unto the said Annie R. S. Denmark for and during the term of her natural life, and from and after her death to transfer and convey the said property to the Trustees of the University of Georgia to be used in such manner and for such purpose for the benefit of the said University as the said Trustees may deem best as a memorial of her said son, Thomas Norwood Denmark, and of her said husband, Brantley A. Denmark; with full right in the said Gordon L. Groover, and his successors in the trust, to sell, transfer and convey the whole or any part of said property at public or private sale, without the order of any court, but only upon the written consent of the said Annie R. S. Denmark, re-investing the proceeds of the whole or any part of said property in such property as to him or them may seem best, subject to the approval in writing of the said Annie R. S. Denmark.
The right is hereby expressly reserved in the said Annie R. S. Denmark, to appoint a successor to the said Gordon L. Groover as Trustee hereunder should he die or resign at any time during the life of the said Annie R. S. Denmark.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Annie R. S. Denmark has here unto set her hand and seal the day and year first above written.
(Signed) Annie S. Denmark.
SIGNED, SEALED AND
DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF:
H. R. Howard
John Herman Lubs,
Notary Public, Chatham Co., Ga.
(COPY) (Typed Ended)
School of Commerce:
On motion, a communication was read from Hon. Thomas J. Shackelford with reference to the fostering of our School of Commerce, and he was, on motion, heard by the Board. The communication was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Hon. Degrees:
Judge Andrew J. Cobb was nominated for the degree of L. L. D. by Messrs. Harris and Cleveland and under the rules the nomination goes over for one year.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
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Athens, Ga. June 15, 1920
The Board met this morning, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Bower, Brown, Cobb, Phinizy, Bennett, Meldrim, McCants, Harris, Russell, Conner, Rowe + Hodgson.
Hon. Degrees:
The nomination was made of Hon. Martin V. Calvin for the degree of Dr. of Science and the nomination and the rules goes over for one year.
Girls Dormitory:
A letter from Mrs. J. E. Hays, president of the Georgia Federation of Women’s Club, to the Board, was read. It pledges the support of that organization to the movement to secure an appropriation for a girl’s dormitory on the University Campus. It was referred to the Budget Committee.
Hon. Degrees:
Mr. Bennett asked unanimous consent to suspend the rules and confer honorary degrees on Dr. Page and Prof. Patterson, whose nominations under the rules would have to go over for one year. Mr. Gober objected.
Members per Diem + Mileage:
On motion of Mr. Phinizy the treasurer was directed to pay the members of the Board their per diem and mileage and to secure later on the regular warrants on the state treasury for these payments and convert the same back into the University treasury.
Sympathy for Chancellor:
On motion of Mr. Rowe the sympathies of the Board were extended to Chancellor Barrow and his family on account of the death of the infant son of Mr. David F. Barrow.
Sympathy for May. Simmons:
On motion of Messrs. Gober, Rowe and Bower, the sympathies of the Board were extended to Hon. William E. Simmons, a member of the Board, on account of the illness of his wife, and the secretary was directed to also express to Mayor Simmons the great regret of the Board on account of his absence from this session.
Dr. Jos. Jacobs Proposes C. W. Long Memorial Gift:
Judge Russell read a letter from Dr. Joseph Jacob, offering the University a handsome bronze medallion in honor of Dr. Crawford W. Long, the discoverer of Anesthesia. The following resolution by Judge Russell was adopted:
“Whereas Dr. Crawford W. Long, the undoubted discoverer of that great boom of humanity, the use of sulfuric ether in surgery was means of producing anesthesia during which the most painful and difficult surgical operations can be painlessly performed, was an alumnus of this University, whose entire life reflected honor on his alma mater, and
“Whereas it is meet + proper that his alma mater place prominently in her halls a suitable lasting memorial of this priceless contribution of her distinguished son in the cause of suffering (Page 207) humanity throughout the world and for all time, both for her honor as his fond mother and also as a just and fitting testimony to the historic fact (in spite of conflicting claims to the contrary) that Dr. Crawford W. Long was first to use sulfuric ether in the alleviation and banishment of human suffering – the true discoverer of the inestimable benefits to be derived from the use of sulfuric either in surgical operatives, and
Resolutions on Dr. Jacob Offer:
“Whereas Dr. Joseph Jacob, a loyal and generous alumnus of Old Georgia, who has been most jealous in collecting and publishing in the interest of the truth in history, the incontestable proofs which establish beyond all question that to Dr. Crawford W. Long is justly due through coming ages the title “benefactor of mankind”, requests the privilege of presenting to the University a suitable bronze medallion, appropriately inscribed, and to be permanently placed in out halls in memory of Dr. Crawford W. Long and of his great discovery,
“Therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the University accepts the gift tendered by Dr. Joseph Jacob with grateful appreciation of his loyalty and public spirit which thus afford the University an opportunity to pay lasting honor to the discoverer of anesthesia, a loyal son of Georgia, Dr. Crawford W. Long.
“Resolved further, that the Chairman of this Board appoint a committee to have charge of the placing and inscription of the medallion presented by Dr. Jacob, as well as of the public dedication of said memorial with appropriate exercises.”
Prof. Lustrat Leave of Absence:
The question of further leave of absence for Prof. Lustrat was referred to the Prudential Committee with power to act.
The Committee on Laws + Discipline reported as follows as to the Shackelford communication + the report was adopted.
“In reference to the petition of Mr. Shackelford asking for the enlargement of the School of Commerce, your committee finds as follows:
School of Commerce:
“The College of Agriculture established a course in cotton grading in Jan. 1908. This course has been enlarged and strengthened and fully meets the requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Markets in the preparation of men to act as official cotton graders and warehouse manages.
(Page 208) “The College of Agriculture already has marketing experts in its employ and is offering courses in agricultural economics and farm management. This work is being carried forward under the co-operation agreement is in existence between the Board of Trustees of the College of Agriculture and the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States Dept. of Agriculture.
“In the opinion of your committee it would therefore be unwise to, in any way, interfere with the work now in progress or the relationship already established relative thereto.
“We recommend the strengthening of the Division of Commerce as rapidly was possible along the other lines suggested by Mr. Shackelford whenever funds can be made available for that purpose.”
The followings resolution by Mr. Gober was adopted,
Houses of Professors:
“Whereas the matter of, housing the professors of the University is a vital and impending necessity to the interests of the University, and
“Whereas the University Campus has much unoccupied space that could be utilized for such purpose if the necessary funds could be provided,
“Resolved, that a committee of three from this Board, consisting of the Chairman of the Board, P. W. Meldrim + A. J. Cobb be appointed to consider the matter and to report back to this Board some practical way to reach that end, if any such exists.”
Linotype:
The auditing of the treasurer’s books was referred to the Pc, to arrange for the same if the state auditor should not be in physical condition to make the audit by July 1st.
Mr. Gober introduced the following resolution which was adopted:
Expenses of Legislative Committee:
“Resolved, that the expenses of the legislative committee by paid by the Secretary + Treasurer of this Board upon the certificate of the chairman of that committee as to the seniors, including actual railroad fare and per diem, not to exceed four dollars per day, out of any of the funds from income of the University not otherwise appropriated, and not out of any fund appropriated by the legislature for maintenance or any other purpose. This resolution applies to any member of the Board summoned to any service by the legislative committee. This shall also (Page 209) apply to the president of the Ga. Federation of Women’s Clubs for her presence in aid of the woman’s dormitory and to any professor or officer of the University whose presence is needed by the committee + to any necessary expense incurred by said committee in and about their work before the legislature.
Women at the University:
The Laws + Discipline Committee reported formally the following resolution by J. R. Cobb + it was adopted:
“Whereas there exists in the minds of some a doubt as to whether under the charter of the University women can be admitted to the courses in Franklin College, and
“Whereas this Board has opened to women all departments and schools of the University on the campus in Athens, so far as the Board has authority so to do,
“Therefore, be it resolved, by the Trustees of the University of Georgia, that the legislative committee of the Board be requested to secure such legislation as may be necessary to give this Board the authority to admit women to all departments and schools of they University on the campus in Athens, upon the same terms as men, and under such rules and regulations as the Board may adopt.”
Ramirez Claim:
The question of compensation for Prof. Ramirez for teaching a course in Spanish-American history was referred to the Pc with power to act.
Thanks to Treasurer:
The thanks of the Board to the treasurer for his work in making Brown Fund Collections and for his often work in his office as secretary and treasurer were tendered by a rising vote.
Exp. H. School Meeting:
Three hundred dollars was appointed for the expenses of the High School meet.
Brown Fund Report:
The Brown Fund Committee made its report, which was adopted [See Book of Reports – Page…].
The Chancellor was given power to fill all vacancies that may arise in the list of beneficiaries.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at half past nine o’clock.
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Athens, Ga. June 16, 1920
The Board met this morning, present Messrs. McDaniel, Gober, Bower, Brown, Cobb, Phinizy, Bennett, Meldrim, Harris, Conner, Russell, McCants, Rowe and Hodgson.
Gov. Dorsey:
After the assembling of the Board, Gov. Hugh M. Dorsey appeared and took his seat with the Board.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read + approved.
The Budget Committee reported as follows and the report was adopted:
Budget Committee Report:
(Typed) REPORT OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE Adopted June 15th, 1920.
Dahlonega Increase in Maintenance $5000. For Bldg. $50,000.
College of Agriculture – Increase maintenance - $20,000-
Increase in bill (amend) ($50.000 to $100,000) $50,000
This is Animal Husbandry Bldg. bill. Pending in Legislature.
To lay water mains etc. for fire protection ------ $25,000
To purchase certain negro property adjacent to
woman’s bldg, on campus – (See Visitor Committee Report) $25,000 –
Ga. State Industrial for colored youths – Savannah, no increase asked.
Ga. Medical at Augusta no increase asked
University of Ga. at Athens – Maintenance increase - $25,000
Physics Bldg. $100,000; Repairs to 28 bldgs. $25,000; Insurance –
Current, and increased policies - $4,500.00; To finish, complete the Alumni Hall $75,000; For Girls Dormitory $125,000-
So. Ga. State Normal Valdosta – Maintenance increase $5000 –
To complete the construction and equipment of building now in course construction $75,000 --
Albany State Normal --- no requests from.
Tech. Increase in maintenance $125,000
Bowden College – For Maintenance $20,000; For Dormitory $50,000
STATE NORMAL at Athens – maintenance increase 30,000 (30,000)
Dormitory & Laundry – bill already introduced last session $100,000
G. N. & I. – maintenance increase $20,000; For auditorium $5000.
Paving & Repairs $5000 – Increase in bill already introduced for dormitory (from $75,000to $125,000) $50,000;
We recommend the Legislative Committee be authorized to make such changes in this budget as may in their judgment become necessary to secure the most urgent appropriations, in the event the whole budget as new constituted, should become impossible of passage.
Byron Bower
Geo. F. Gober
Nat Harris
R. B Russell
Huge Rowe, COMMITTEE
June 15th, 1920
Adopted by the Board. (Typed Ended)
(Page 211) The following degrees, on recommendation of the Faculty, were ordered conferred:
(Typed) Master of Arts
Mary Pansy Aiken Francis Taylor Long
Martha Howard Comer Ruth Reed
Horace Bonard Ritchie
Master of Science in Agriculture
Shan Chuan Wang
Bachelor of Arts
Robert Dennis O’Callaghan, summa cum laude
Robert Lanier Anderson, Jr.
Frank Walker Harrold
Nathaniel Guy Long cum laude
Thomas Lunsford Stokes, Jr.
William Walker Alexander Francis Sorrells Mackall
James Lewis Atkinson Kennon Mott
William Bass Disbro Edwin Ariel McWhorter
Jerome Jones, Jr. Stephen Popper, Jr.
John Thornton Kontz William Hart Sibley
Wallace Daniel Weathers
Lucius Holmes Trippett, as the Class of 1918
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Anne Wallis Brumby Simon Marks Morris
Charles Edgar Cannon Eunice Rustin
William Adolphus Dodson William Philip Smith
Harry Lloyd Garrison James Baskin Stanley
Susan Golding Gerdine James Ellington Willis
Bachelor of Science
Thomas Bradford Bagley
Chester Warner Slack cum laude
Ella Clare McKellar Vernon Sammons
Edward Jennings Overstreet James Birkit Shellnut, Jr.
James Heyward Young
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
George Wilson Lanier Henry Omer Robison
Charles Huntington Wheatley
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Eugene Attaway George Adam Howald
Porter Crowl Brook Moses Elijah Howell
Emmett Overton Cabaniss John McAfee McLellan
Jay William Camp Jonas Granbury Oliver
John Lowrance Conyers William Moses Putney
John Almond Cown John Rigdon
George Vivian Cunningham Ottie Benjamin Roberts
George Calhoun Daniel Charles William Summerour
George William Dickinson Francis Jerome Vaughan
Richard Jacob Drexel Alva Curtis Welch
Julius Mitchell Elrod (Crossed Out)
Taylor Lamar Everett Lee Glanton Whitaker
Emmett Vickery Whelchel, as of the Class of 1919
Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
Ora Hart Avery Edith Vaughan Cresswell
Evelyn Howard Bullard Lois Pauline Dowdle
Susie Marie Burton Sibyl Mae Hampton
Jessie Burton Mattie Dora Rampley
Frances Etta Colclough Edith Robertson
Lois Witcher Walker
Bachelor of Education
Robert Ivey Allen, cum laude
Powell Daniel Bush Morris Payne Webb
Bachelor of Science (Commerce)
Clifford Eugene Cagle, cum laude
Alfonzo Terrell Benford Robert Lee Hay
Lorie Kenneth Bethune Charles Simon Heyman
Heyward Stilson Brannen George Francis Mann
William Morris Brown James Leon Medlin
Joseph Olin McGehee John Keller Eiseman
Robert Lee Nowell Clement Manley Eyler
Lee Davis Singleton Walter Buford Gaines
Robert Henry Stuckey Carl Goettinger
Harvey Henry Tisinger John Julian Wilkins, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Medicine)
Reese Watkins Bradford Thomas Charles Nash
Claude McKinley Burpee George John Pahno
Bachelor of Laws
John Raymond Slater, with honors
John Pepper Atkinson Alonzo Linton Lippitt
Claude Thaddeus Burnett Samuel Thurmond Swift
Bennet J. Conyers, as of the Class of 1884
Lee J. Langley, as of the Class of 1893
Graduate in Pharmacy
Hubert J. Babcock Milo H. Grice
Paul M. Gowder Charles L. Pickens
Hugh C. Walker. (Typed Ended)
(Page 212) Hon. Degrees:
Marion J. Verderz was nominated for the degree of Doctor of Letters and the nomination went over under the rules for one year.
Prof. Lustrat’s Application:
The application of Prof. J. Lustrat to be allowed to install a heater in the house occupied by him on the campus, at his own expense, + to be allowed to consider it as his property and to have the right to remove it whenever he chose to do so, under condition that he put back everything in it previous condition, was on motion of the property committee granted.
Hon. Degrees:
William H. Fleming, of Augustus, was nominated for the degree of L. L. D., and under the rules the nomination went over until next annual session.
Legislative Committee:
Chairman McDaniel announced the following legislative committee: Messrs. Gober, Simmons, Bower, Hardman, Hays, Russell and Rowe.
Ex-officio Trustees:
The following appointments of ex-officio trustees on this Board of Trustees of the Branch Colleges were made for the ensuing two years from date:
State College of Agriculture – Bennett, Hughes, Hays.
North Ga. Agric. College – Thompson, Brown, Hodgson.
Ga. School of Technology – Howell, Brown, Simmons.
State Normal School – Hays, Cobb, Cleveland.
Ga. Medical College – Phinizy, Adams, Cobb.
Ga. Industrial College – Bennett, Phinizy, Hughes.
Ga. Nor. + Ind. College – Gober, Rowe, Bower.
South Ga. Nor. College – Bower, Hughes, Goetchius.
Branch Colleges Report:
The Committee on Branch Colleges made its report and it was adopted [See Book of Reports, Page…]
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Monroe, Ga. June 29, 1920
I appoint Messrs. L. W. Cleveland and Henry R. Goetchius ex-officio Trustees of the Board Normal + Industrial College.
Henry D. McDaniel, Chm.
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Athens, Ga. June 9, 1921
The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia met in annual session this afternoon at four o’clock, being called to order by the chairman, Hon. Henry D. McDaniel.
Roll Call:
The calling of the roll showed the following present: Chairman McDaniel and Messrs. Gober, Simmons, Adams, Bower, Hays, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, Cobb, Phinizy, Bennett, Hughes, Meldrim, Harris, Thomas, Russell, Hardy, Hodgson, Rowe and Conner.
Excuses:
Mr. Miller telegraphed that sickness detained him a few days and he was on motion excused.
Prayer:
The session of the Board was then opened with prayer by Chancellor Barrow.
Treas. Report:
The report of the treasurer was submitted and referred to the Finance Committee.
Committees:
The following committees were announced:
Prudential – McWhorter, Chm – Cobb, Vice Chairman, Hodgson, Rowe.
Finance – Simmons, Rowe – Bower – Hays – Cobb.
Honorary Degrees – Adams, Conner, the Chancellor.
Brown Fund – Brown, Bennett, Thompson, Cleveland, McWhorter, Candler.
Property – Gober, Russell, Hodgson, Cleveland, Howell, Phinizy, Lovvom.
Insurance – Russell, Hodgson, Cobb.
Library – Cleveland, Hardy, Thompson, Miller, Brittain.
Law Library – Gober, Harris, Miller.
Invitation – Russell, Hardy, Bower, Howell, Phinizy.
Auditing – Thomas, Thompson, Hays.
Laws + Discipline – Adams, Meldrim, Bennett, Candler, Goetchius, Callaway, Bower, Brittain, Brown, McWhorter, Hughes, Thomas, Russell, Phinizy.
Branch Colleges – Harris, Meldrim, Thomas, Miller, Russell, Hardy, C, Lovvom.
Legislative – To be announced later by the Chairman.
Prudential Committee:
Mr. Gober moved that in the future the Pc of the Board of Trustees consist of the members of the Board resident in Athens, that this committee have a chairman + a vice – chairman and that two members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. This motion was adopted.
Prudential Com. Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee were then read.
On motion of Mr. Cobb the minutes were adopted with the following paragraphs excepted; that portion regarding the change in the department of Romance Languages and the creation of the department of Spanish; that portion referring to the Treadwell bequest; that portion allowing (Page 215) Sophomore to accept money in heir of medals offered, and that portion referring to the requesting Dean Woofter that a change be made in the name of the Peabody School of Education. Those portions were referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Chairman McDaniel’s Resignation:
Chairman McDaniel at this point tendered his resignation as chairman and asked that action be taken on the resignation at once, so that he might be relieved of the strain of work during the session. He stated that this step was taken on account of his very advanced years and that he felt it his duty to the Board that had honored him so long in this position. He stated that he had no idea of resigning his place as a member of the Board.
This caused quite a discussion, all members expressing regret at this announcement. A motion was made by Mr. Simmons that this matter be postponed until tomorrow morning. This motion was adopted. Mr. Phinizy moved that a committee consisting of Messrs. Howell, Hodgson, Gober, Russell, and Bennett be named to confer with Chairman McDaniel and report back tomorrow morning, a suggestion as to what should be done. This motion was carried with an amendment making Mr. Phinizy Chairman of this committee.
Mr. Howell moved that all reference to this subject be considered as in executive session and that no mention be made of it outside this meeting. Carried.
Chancellor’s Report:
On motion of Mr. Gober the Chancellor was excused from reading his entire report, as it was in printed form and in the hands of the trustees, but that he be allowed to make such comment on the various subjects therein contained as he might wish to make.
Chancellor Barrow then addressed the Board and spoke of a number of subjects discussed in his report.
The report of the Chancellor was referred to the Laws + Discipline + Finance Committees.
Hours of Meeting:
The hours of meeting were fixed as follows: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. + 4 p. m. to 6:30 p. m.
Law Dept.:
Mr. Rowe introduced a resolution calling for the establishment of an additional professorship in the Law Department. It was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Chair of Art:
A communication from Mr. R. C. Orr as to the establishment of a chair of art in the University was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Invitation to Luncheon:
Mr. Conner extended an invitation from the State College of Agriculture to the Board to be present at a luncheon Friday afternoon at 7 o’clock. This invitation was accepted with thanks.
Auditing Reports:
The report of the State School auditing referred to Auditing Committee.
The Board took recess until 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.
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Athens, Ga. June 10, 1921
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock. On the call of the roll all members were found present except Gov. Dorsey, Messrs. McWhorter, Goetchius, Miller, Lovvom + Candler.
The Special Committee reported that Chairman McDaniel be relieved of all actual work during the session, but that he retain his position as chairman.
Chairman McDaniel Withdraws His Resignation:
Chairman McDaniel then stated that with the understanding that he was to be thus relieved of the work of the session, he would withdraw his resignation. This announcement was greeted with applause.
Chairman McDaniel Re-elected:
On motion of Mr. Howell, Chairman McDaniel was then unanimously re-elected as chairman of the Board for the ensuing period of two years.
Mr. Meldrim Called to the Chair:
Under the law, in the absence of the chairman or his inability to preside, that duty falls upon the service member of the Board. Gov. Harris being the senior member of the Board, stated that he could not act as chairman and Mr. Simmons being the next in point of seniority, stated that his duties as chairman of the Finance Committee kept him from taking the chair. Mr. Meldrim, the next in point of seniority, was then called to the chair.
Annuities:
Mr. Hodgson read a report of a special committee on the subject of annuities for the members of the Faculty and the report was referred to the Finance Committee.
Ga. School of Technology:
Mr. Harris reported for the Ga. School of Technology and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Invitation to Gov.-Elect Hardwick:
Mr. Phinizy moved that the Board extend an invitation to Gov.-Elect Hardwick to sit with the Board during its sessions. This was carried unanimously and Gov.-elect Hardwick was wired to that effect.
Ga. Ind. College Report:
Mr. Meldrim reported for the Georgia Industrial College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
N. Ga. Agr. College Report:
Mr. Hardy reported for the North Ga. Agr. College and the report was referred for the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Petition of College Y.M.C.A.:
A committee from the College Y. M. C. A. appeared before the Board to present a request from that organization that a fee of three dollars be charged against each male student on matriculation in the future, this fee to go to the College YMCA for defraying expenses of a student social center in the University. Messrs. E. R. Hodgson and H. P. Dorman spoke of the subject. The request was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Board of Visitors:
Ten o’clock Saturday morning was fixed as the hour for hearing from the Board of Visitors.
(Page 217) The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Howell + was referred to the Finance Committee.
“Whereas Twelve Hundred Dollars has accumulated in two annual payments on the Henry Warren Brown Memorial Fund,
Henry Warren Brown Memorial Fund:
“Be it resolved, That the treasurer of the Board be and he is hereby directed to invest the said amount and also the other annual payments on the principle of said fund, in county, city or state bonds of the state, but in bonds of no city with a population of less than 15000; and that the annual accretion of said fund be set aside to be loaned each year for scholarship purposes under the terms and conditions of the scholarship loans of the Charles McDonald Brown Fund, but the time for the repayment of these loans may be varied in the discretion of the Chancellor.
“Resolved further, That as payments are made from time to time, either of interest or principle on said loans, the amount so derived shall be applied as received to the principal of the said Henry Warren Brown Memorial Fund.”
Degree for Miss M. A. Bacon:
The degree of Bachelor of Letters was ordered conferred on Miss Mary Applewhite Bacon at this commencement.
R. D. Miller Petition:
Mr. R. D. Miller’s petition to be allowed his degree at the end of the Summer School, upon his present sufficient credits for it, was granted.
Sec. + Treas. Reed Re-elected:
On the re-assembling of the Board, on motion of Mr. Gober the chairman was directed to cast the vote of the Board for T. W. Reed as Secretary + Treasurer for the ensuing three years.
Ga. Medical College Report:
Mr. Callaway reported for the Ga. Medical College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Nominations Hon. Degrees:
Messrs. Hodgson and Cobb presented the following nominations for honorary degrees:
Rev. V. P. Gilbert, of Brunswick, Rev. C. A. Oliver, of Atlanta, Rev. Walter Anthony, of Athens, for the degree of D. D. and Hon. B. W. Hunt, of Education for the degree of Sc. D. These nominations under the rules go over for one year and were referred to the Committee on honorary degrees.
Honorary Degrees Conferred:
The committee on honorary degrees reported that the following degrees be conferred; and the report of the committee was adopted:
L. L. D. on Hon. W. H. Fleming, of Augusta, Sc. D. on Mr. Benjamin M. Hall, of Atlanta, Litt. D. on Mr. Marion J. Verderz, of New York, D. D. on Rev. Walter B. Dillard, of Oxford, and Ped. D., on Prof. Geo. W. Camp, of Dahlonega.
Gov. Elect Hardwick:
A telegram from Gov.-Elect Hardwick was read in which he expressed his appreciation of the invitation extended him but stated that on account of pressure of business and engagements in Atlanta he could not be present during (Page 218) the session of the Board.
Tablet for Old College:
On motion of Mr. Harris it was decided that a tablet be placed on the wall of Old College stating the time of the renewal of the walls of the building and the names of the committee in charge of the work.
Hon. Degree for Dr. Jos. Jacobs:
Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules in order to confer three honorary degree of Sc. D. on Dr. Joseph Jacobs, of Atlanta. The rules were unanimously suspended and his degree was ordered conferred.
State Coll. Agric. Report:
Mr. Conner reported for the State College of Agriculture + the report was ordered filed.
Budget Committee:
Mr. Gober moved the appointment of a budget committee of five to consider the requests to be made of the legislature for financial assistance for the University and its branches. The chair announced that he would name the committee later.
Military Dept. Report:
On motion of Mr. Hodgson a special committee of three was named to consider the report of May. B. L. Burch, of the Military Department. The chairman named Messrs. Hodgson, Hughes and Thompson as this committee. The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 11, 1921
The Board met this morning at then o’clock all present except Gov. Dorsey and Messrs. McWhorter, Goetchius, Harris, Miller, Lovvom + Candler.
Meldrim Vice-Chairman:
Mr. Meldrim was elected Vice Chairman of the Board.
Report of Board of Visitors:
The Board of Visitors reported and after the reading of their report the Board took recess for ten minutes to give the members the opportunity of meeting the members of the Board of Visitors. The report of the Board of Visitors was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
The following resolution introduced by Judge Gober was adopted:
Tennis Court for Women:
“Resolved that the Prudential Committee have authority to set aside a tennis court on grounds for the female students and incur any needful expense in the preparation of the same, subject to the approval of the Chancellor.”
Budget Committee:
The Budget Committee was announced by the Chairman as follows: Messrs. Cobb, Bennett, Bower, Hodgson and Thompson.
L + D Report:
Mr. Adams reported for the Laws + Discipline Committee + the report was adopted except as to two sections noted. The report was as follows:
(Page 219 Typed)
Athens, Ga. June 11, 1921.
TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
Gentlemen:
The Committee on Laws and Discipline submit the following report:
Treadwell Bequest: ADOPTED
1. The bequest of Mrs. Rebecca J. Treadwell, mentioned on page 9 of the Chancellor’s report, contemplates the turning over to the University of Georgia the net income from loans “for the purpose of educating poor and deserving boys”. The language of the will quoted in the report is not specific on the question as to whether the trustees may follow their usual policy of lending the fund received to its beneficiaries, or must give it as an absolute gift.
The Committee recommends tat Messrs. Russell and Brittain be appointed a special committee for the purpose of conferring with Mr. Carson in order to ascertain the purpose of the donor, and that this committee report to the Board at its next annual session.
Y. M. C. A. Fee: NOT ADOPTED BUT HELD OPEN FOR DISCUSSION
2. With reference to the application of Mr. E. R. Hodgson, Jr., president of the Board of Directors of the University Young Men’s Christian Association, requesting that this Board place a fee of $3.00 upon each male student matriculating at the University for the purpose of aiding the finances of the University Y. M. C. A. in its activities “for the social, moral and spiritual welfare of the student body”, your Committee is constrained to report adversely, for the reason that it thinks that this compulsory fee is not in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Constitution of the State (Page 220 Typed) and that consistently therewith we cannot compel, and ought not to try to compel a student to pay the fee for the support of a cause, no matter how meritorious, which may not represent his religious views.
Chair of Art: ADOPTED
3. With reference to the communication of Mrs. Florida C. Orr, the Committee reports that, while the members are in full sympathy with the cause represented by Mrs. Orr, designed to protect the trees of the state and would be glad to encourage her laudable and patriotic efforts, yet in view of the state of our finances and the further fact that there is connected with the State Agricultural College a Department of Forestry, we are unable to recommend at this time the establishment of a Chair of Art in the University.
Case Prizes: ADOPTED
4. Except in cases where prizes are specifically offered your Committee recommends that students who may earn medals, cups, or similar distinctions, be not allowed to accept cash in lieu thereof.
Law Dept.: NOT ADOPTED BUT HELD OPEN FOR DISCUSSION
5. Touching the resolution that an additional professorship be established in the Law Department, your Committee reports unfavorably as to this specific resolution because of the fact there are now already three professorships, but he Committee recommends that the faculty of this Department be so readjusted as to secure, if possible, as a member of the faculty, Judge Andrew J. Cobb and the prestige and advantage that would be incident to his connection with the faculty.
Name of School of Education: ADOPTED
6. We report adversely as to the suggestion that the name of the Peabody School of Education be changed to that of the School of Education and Social Science, the Committee believing that it is better to adhere to the present name.
Romance Languages: ADOPTED
7. Your Committee finds that the Prudential Committee exceeded its authority in making Spanish a separate department in the Department of Romance Languages. We, therefore, recommend that this action be rescinded and thus, Professor Lustrat remain the head of this department as before the action of the Prudential Committee.
Samuel B. Adams
Chairman of L. D. Committee?
(Typed Ended)
(Page 221) No Y. M. C. A. Fee:
The report of the committee adversely to the petition for a three dollar fee for College YMCA purposes was taken up and discussed. Mr. Cobb moved to amend so that the fee might be required only of those who had no religious objectives to its payment. The amendment was lost on the vote of the Board and the report of the committee on that subject was then adopted [See report – Sec 2 – Page 219.]
Law School Faculty:
The report of the committee as to the readjustment of the Law School Faculty was then taken up. A motion by Mr. Russell that the Board proceed to the re-adjustment of the Law Faculty was lost.
A motion by Mr. Gober that this matter be referred to a special committee consisting of Messrs. Russell, Bower + Bennett was amended by substituting Mr. Gober in the place of Mr. Russell who declined to serve, - and as amended, was passed, the committee to report back Monday afternoon.
L. L. D. on Judge A. J. Cobb:
On motion of Mr. Gober the rules were suspended and the degree of L. L. D. was ordered conferred on Judge Andrew Jr. Cobb, of Athens, on report of the Honorary Degrees Committee recommending the degree.
Mr. Rowe preferred the following charges against Dr. J. M. Reade, Professor of Botany:
To the Board of Trustees,
University of Georgia,
Gentlemen:
I hereby prefer the following charges against Dr. J. M. Reade:
Charges Against Dr. J. M. Reade:
That on several occasions I have seen him actively at work on the construction of his residence on the Sabbath and have also seen him in overalls working his garden on the Sabbath.
Numerous criticisms of his conduct have come to me and therefore I am reporting these matters to the Board with conviction that he should be removed from the Faculty.
H. J. Rowe.
On motion of Mr. Cleveland this matter was referred to a committee of three to investigate, have Dr. Reade before them, + report back to the Board. This committee was named as follows: Adams, Thomas + Brown.
Resignation of Chancellor Barrow:
Chancellor Barrow submitted his resignation as follows:
To the Honorable Board of Trustees
Of the University of Georgia.
Gentlemen:
During the time of your meeting in 1920 (Page 222) I informed your chairman that it was my intention to ask to be relieved of the duties of the Chancellorship at this time.
I am presenting my resignation to take effect September 1, 1922, unless your Honorable Body should decide on an earlier date.
This will give time for the selection of a successor, and will enable me to take some part in the Memorial Drive.
The footsteps of the swiftly passing years make no sound but they beat down the path. My age as such that this action is necessary.
I esteem it a privilege to have served under this distinguished body for so many years – from instructor to Chancellor.
Your kindness has been such, that in my thought I regard you as partial friends.
Respectfully submitted,
David C. Barrow.
This resignation of the Chancellor was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
T. P Hinman Nominated for Honorary Degrees:
Messrs. Cobb and Hodgson nominated Mr. Thomas P. Hinman for the degree of Sc. D. and under the rules the nomination goes over for one year.
Leaves of Absence:
Mr. Hays was granted leave of absence until Monday afternoon, Mr. Howell for the same time, Mr. Cleveland for the same time, Mr. Callaway for the remainder of the session.
The Board then took recess until Monday morning at 10 o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 13, 1921
The Board met this morning at 10 o’clock, and on the call of the roll all members were present except Gov. Dorsey, Messrs. McWhorter, Hays, Phinizy, Harris, Brittain, and Candler.
The minutes were read and approved.
Standing Committee on Athletics:
Mr. Gober introduced a resolution calling for the naming of a Standing Committee Athletics consisting of Messrs. Rowe, Cobb, Hodgson and the Chancellor with full authority of the Board and interim. The resolution was passed.
Several recommendations made by Prof. Sanford, faculty Director of Athletics, were referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
J. H. Young Adj. Prof. Chem. C. J. Brockman Inst. Chem.:
The Chancellor presented a communication from Dr. H. C. White recommending the elections of Mr. J. H. Young as Adjunct Professor of Chemistry and Mr. Charles J. (Page 223) Brockman as Instructor in Chemistry. The recommendation was adopted – and these two gentlemen elected to the positions named.
Ga. Cracker Under Eng. Dept.:
A motion that the Georgia Cracker be put under the direction of the Department English hereafter was passed.
Dr. L. G. Hardman asked to be heard Tuesday afternoon at four o’clock on matters pertaining to the College of Agriculture. The request was granted.
Mil. Dept.:
Mr. Hodgson made a report for the special committee that had been considering the report of May. B. L. Burch, of the Military Department. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee.
The Board then took recess to attend the exercises at the chapel.
Name of School of Journalism:
After re-convening the resolution offered by Judge Gober to name the School of Journalism the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Report of State Nor. School:
Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Report of South Ga. Nor. Colleges:
Mr. Thomas made a verbal report for the South Georgia Normal College and the report in writing is to be filed later with the Secretary. Referred to Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Gober reported for the Special Committee on re-adjustment of the law faculty and the report was adopted. It was as follows:
Re-adjustment of Law Faculty:
“Your committee, to whom the matter of the re-organization of the Law School was referred, submit this report:
Judge A. J. Cobb Elected as Professor of Law:
“1. The Law Department is the only department of the University that charges fees. It has been almost self-supporting. From its relations with the University it should be a strong school in what it offers in its teaching force. It has strong competition from many angles.
“2. We recommend that Judge A. J. Cobb be elected as a professor therein at a salary of three thousand dollars per year and that the present regular force Messrs. Morris, Comett + Upson, be retained at their present salaries. We believe that such re-organization will give the school new life and vitality and will add much to the attendance.
“3. We recommend that, of such re-organization be adopted by the Board, it should be well advertised, especially Judge Cobb’s connection with it, and that so large an attendance as possible be secured.
“4. We are aware of the straits to which the Board is reduced on account of lack of funds, but in our opinion the plan outlined here will be economy in the end.”
(Page 224) At the afternoon session Mr. Cobb introduced a resolution in regard to the College YMCA work and it was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Report of Finance Committee:
Mr. Simmons reported for the Finance Committee and moved the adoption of the report. Mr. Howell moved to amend by adding two hundred dollars to the salary of Dr. H. C. White, the oldest member of the faculty. The amendment was adopted and the report as amended was adopted [See Book of Reports, Page…].
At this time the faculty appeared and Dean Snelling, speaking for the Faculty, presented a statement protesting against the resignation of the Chancellor and urging its non-acceptance by the Board. The statement was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
The member of the graduating class presented a petition asking that the resignation of the Chancellor be not accepted. Referred to Laws + Discipline Committee.
On motion of Mr. Gober the statement of the Faculty and the petition of the students were ordered spread upon the minutes.
FACULTY STATEMENT
Faculty Protest Against Chancellor’s Resignation:
“The Faculty of the University have heard with surprise and distress that the Chancellor has tendered his resignation to the Board of Trustees. While they do not presume to think that their attitude in the premises should be the controlling factor, they believe that the Board of Trustees will realize that their wishes constitute a consideration of some weight. Therefore, be it resolved, that the Faculty of the University urge upon the Governing Body of the institution the wisdom and necessity at thus juncture in the institution’s affairs of declining to accept the Chancellor’s resignation.”
STUDENTS’ PETITION
Students Protest Against Chancellor’s Resignation:
To the Trustees of the Univ. of Georgia:
We, the members of the graduating class of 1921, I respectfully urge upon the Trustees of the University of Georgia to do everything in their power to prevent the resignation of Chancellor David C. Barrow.
We are not unaware of the fact that it might be anger that by reason of Chancellor Barrow’s age a younger and a more vigorous man could better carry forward the work of the University of Georgia. The class of 1921 holds that this is not true; on the contrary, it is believed by the class that his resignation would be little shout of disastrous coming at this time. His greatest love for the institution and the great love the students (Page 225) bear to him makes him the strongest simple asset of the University.
Respectfully submitted by the Class of 1921
W. K. Rivers D. D. Quilban
L. R. Siebert Lamar J. Trotter
Fred C. Garrett John L. Drewry
Geo. L. Handricks W. R. Eskew
Joseph H. Hest Hugh C. Whelchel
W. G. Harmon Powell D. Bush
J. M. Walker H. V. Fitzpatrick
L. H. Fort W. F. Alverson
L. G. Fields R. E. L. Spence
H. G. Dasher Carol K. Nelson
J. W. Longino T. D. Grower
M. V. Rudolph Richard H. Hargis
E. C. Wimberley J. W. Maun
J. Ralph Thaxton L. C. Westbrook
R. L. Keenen Chars. Sanford
J. A. W. Farland Jesse O. Festral
H. A. Money Edgar Blalock
D. A. Collings, Jr. E W. Highsmith
P. B. Ford J. H. Park
Otis Woodard Nathan Jolles
I. M. Wengrow Joe H. Lasser
W. J. Carson
Report of Bowden College:
Dr. Lovvom reported for the Bowden College and report was referred to Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Thompson was granted leave of absence for tomorrow.
Gift of Linotype Machine:
Mr. Rowe announced the gift by the Mergenthalen Linotype Co. of Linotype Machine. The gift was accepted with thanks.
A resolution that the recommendation of Dean Woofter as to confirmation of Prof. Hutchinson and Miss Lyndon in their present positions was offered by Judge Russell and was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 14, 1921
The Board met this morning, present Messrs. Meldrim, McDaniel, Gober, Simmons, Adams, Bower, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, Cobb, Bennett, Hughes, Miller, Lovvom, Conner, Hardy, Russell, Rowe, Hodgson, Candler.
The minutes were read and confirmed.
Mr. Cobb made the following report for the budget committee which was adopted:
(Page 226) Report of Budget Committee:
The Committee on Budget of appropriations to be asked of the General Assembly of 1921 for the University, its departments + branches, recommend that the amounts hereinafter set forth be asked for the departments and branches named for the purposes directed:
Franklin College at Athens.
1 Dormitory for boys $ 100,000.00
1 Dormitory for girls 100,000.00
Central Heating Plant 25,000.00
Maintenance:
Salary Increases:
Instructors, minimum raised for $1500 to $1800
Adjunct Professors------------------------------ 1800 to 2100
Associate Professors---------------------------- 2100 to 2500 17, 400.00
Full Professors----------------------------------- 2600 to 5300
Additional Teaching Force:
Law Department 5000.00
Commerce, 1 Prof – 2 Assoc. 8000.00
Chemistry 1 “ 1 “ 1 inst. 7300.00
Geology 1 “ 1 “ 4800.00
Physics 1 “ 1 “ 4300.00
Botany & Zoology 2 “ 3600.00
Mathematics 1 “ 2 fellows 3000.00
Journalism 1 “ 2500.00
History 1 “ 1800.00
English 1 “ 1800.00
French 1 “ 1800.00
Spanish 1 “ 1800.00 45,700.00
Administration:
Chancellor’s salary increase 1500.00
Dean + Pres. Franklin College increase 1400.00
Registrar + Treasurer of Assistants 3300.00
Business Manage (to be increased to
$3000 for other soon) 1500.00 7700.00
Carnegie Annuities 19134.00
Fourth Quarter (in addition to $7500
Already proved for Summer School) 20000.00
Social Welfare 2000.00
Alumni Record 3000.00
Federal Fund ( Fellowships, Physical Education,
Music, Research, Publications, Speakers, etc.) 10066.00
(Page 227) Present Annual Appropriation
Regular session 95000.00
Summer School 7500.00
Refrains 5000.00 107,500.00
Additional repairs 5000.00
For insurance 3000.00
Total $465500.00
For retiring allowances for member of the
Faculty, including faculty of the State
College of Agriculture – annually 10647.00
For retiring allowances for older members
of the Faculty, including faculty of State
College of Agriculture 13663.00
Grand Total $489810.00
GA STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Budget:
Increase in Maintenance 90000 to 125000 125000.00
“ State Extension Fund 40000 to 50000 50000.00
Repair Fund 10000.00
Completing Veterinary Laboratory 50000.00
“ An. Husbandry Bldg. 100000.00
Enlargement of Agr. Engineering Bldg. 15000.00
Purchase of property in rear of Woman Bldg.
now used by negroes 25000.00
Installation of fire protection system as recommended
by State Fire Marshal, W. R. Joyner 25000.00
Offset Smith-Lever Fund 151,853.84 per fiscal
year end, 7/1/33 and 172,058.78 for 151853.84
fiscal year end, 7/1/23
Total for 1922 551853.84
-----------1923 572058.78
GEORGIA SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Maintenance 200,000.00
Deficiency in salary acct. growing out of
failure to appropriate by last General Assembly 30,000.00
Total $230000.00
(Page 228) STATE NORMAL
Maintenance 100,000.00
Repairs 50,000.00
Deficiency in salary acct. growing out of
failure to appropriate by last General Assembly 30000.00
Total $180000.00
NORTH GA AGRIC COLLEGE
Maintenance $35000.00
GA NORMAL + INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE
Maintenance 100,000.00
Extension Work 12500.00
Auditorium 50000.00
Total 162,000.00
SOUTH GA NORMAL COLLEGE
Maintenance 45000.00
Repaying advances by individuals from
construction of buildings 50000.00
Total 95,000.00
BOWDEN COLLEGE
Maintenance 30000.00
1 Dormitory for boys 75000.00
1 “ “ girls 75000.00
Total 180000.00
GA INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE
Maintenance 10000.00
GA AGR + NORMAL SCHOOL, ALBANY, GA
Maintenance 15000.00
Summer School 2500.00
Total 17500.00
The committee recommended that the foregoing amounts be subject to revision by the legislative committee and that such committee be authorized to add other items in their discredition.
(Page 229) Mr. Cobb was named as a committee of one to look into the legal stages of the negro school at Albany finding its connection with the University.
L + D Report:
Mr. Adams reported for the Laws + Discipline Committee and the report was adopted. Messrs. Meldrim and Russell requesting that their votes be recorded in the negative as to that portion exempting the “G” man from drill.
This report was as follows:
Chancellor’s Resignation:
“1. With reference to the Chancellor’s resignation dated June 11, 1921, we recommend, deeming that this course is lost for the State and the University, that the Chancellor be requested to withdraw this resignation.
Board of Visitors Report:
“2. We have read with interest and pleasure the report of the Board of Visitors, which is thorough and exhibits painstaking care and a full appreciation of the needs of the University. We indulge the hope that these needs will one day be met by the state. At this time we can only commend the report and express our thanks for the same.
“Four-Quarter” System:
“3. We recommend that the “Four-Quarter” System; endorsed by the Faculty at its meeting held March 7, 1921, and recommended by the Chancellor, be adopted and carried out as soon as the finances of the University will permit.
Univ. Y. M. C. A.:
“4. We heartily endorse the work of the University YMCA, and recommend to the student body its support and full co-operation with this most useful and important work.
GA Hutchinson Mary D. Lyndon Re-elected:
“5. We recommend that the recommendation of Dr. Woofter, Dean of the Peabody School of Education, be approved as this recommendation is stated on page 128 of the Chancellor’s report, that is to say, the permanent election of Dr. George A. Hutchinson, professor of Philosophy and Education and associate Professor of Education.
No Tutor in Romance Lang.:
“6. The Committee regrets that because of the lack of means, it cannot recommend to the Board of Trustees the appointment of a tutor in the School of Romance Languages as requested by Prof. of Romance Languages in his communication with the Chancellor on June 12, 1921.
“6” Men Exempt Drill:
“7. We approve of the recommendation of Prof. Sanford that all men who have made the athletic “G” be exempt from military drill. This rule, if adopted, will exempt only the letter men of the Sophomore Class. Juniors and Seniors in the University do not have to drill, + after this year no freshman can play in inter-collegiate athletics.
Soliciting Advt. in Name of Univ.
“8. We also approve the recommendation of Prof. Sanford to the effect that representatives of no (Page 230) publications, handbooks, programs, etc., be allowed to solicit advertisements in the name of the University of Georgia except for the Pandora, Red + Black, Agricultural Quarterly, Engineering Annual, Georgia or Georgia Cracker, YMCA Handbook, Athletic Score Cards, and such other publications as may first receive the approval of the Chancellor.
$100 Added to Athletics Fee:
“9. We recommend that $100 be added to the athletic fee to aid in the publication and distribution of the Red + Black to the students, and thus the adoption of the same policy as now obtains with reference to the Georgia.
Reorganizing Athletic Board:
“10. We recommend that authority be given to the Committee on Athletics selected by the Board at the present session to re-organize the Board of Directors under the regulations of the new Southern Athletic Conference of which the University Athletic Association is a member.
School of Commerce:
“11. The cha report shows the imperative need of the School of Commerce for additional half. There are only three professors in this department + during the present year there were 225 degree students and 511 receiving instruction. It is unnecessary to say that it is impossible for good work to be done, no matter how efficient the professors, without aid.”
Chancellor’s Resignation Withdrawn:
Chancellor Barrow appeared before the Board and, stating that he had come to the conclusion that perhaps he had made a mistake in offering the resignation, asked that he be allowed to withdrawn it. This request was unanimously granted, and the resignation of the Chancellor was withdrawn.
Mr. Adams reported as follows for the special committee to whom the charges against Dr. J. M. Reade had been referred; and the report of the committee was adopted:
Report on J. M. Reade Charges Adopted:
“The special committee, to which has been referred the complaint of Mr. Rowe against one of the professors, charging that he worked on the building of his home and in his garden on Sunday, after a conference with the Chancellor, recommend that the matter be referred to the Chancellor with power to act.”
Prior to the adoption of this report, Mr. Gober had moved the following as a substitute:
Gober Substitute for Above Report Lost:
“Resolved, that J. M .Reade, professor of Botany, has been shown to have built his house or worked thereon on the Lord’s or Sabbath Day and to have done this to the outrage of his neighbors and the law abiding citizens of Athens, and he has set up that his conscience is clear and that the felt no compunctions on the account, + this being in flagrant violation of the rules of this (Page 231) Board, it is ordered that the said Reade be and he is hereby dismissed from the service of the University.”
On the motion of Mr. Gober the yeas + nays were called and the vote was as follows: Yea – Gober, Bennett; nay – McDaniel, Simmons, Adams, Bower, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, Cobb, Hughes, Meldrim, Hardy, Thomas, Russell, Lovvom, Hodgson.
Report of GA Nor. + Ind. Ga.:
Mr. Russell reported for the Ga. Normal + Industrial College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Adams was excused after today’s session.
The Board took recess to attend the exercises at the chapel.
Library Committee Report:
At the afternoon session the library committee reported through its chairman, Mr. Cleveland, and the report was adopted. [See Book or Reports Page…]
Negro School at Albany:
Mr. Cobb reported that the negro school at Albany, Ga., under the law was not entitled to membership on this Board.
College Dances:
A telegram from Hon. H. H. Dean of Gainesville, as to dances at the University was read. A motion by Mr. McDaniel that the matter be referred to a special committee consisting of Messrs. Cleveland, Howell + Bennett, to consult with the faculty committee and report at half past nine o’clock tomorrow morning, was carried.
Profits From Student Activities:
Mr. Hodgson introduced the following resolution: That the Prudential Committee, with three members of the Faculty, be instructed to arrange student activities so that profits from same shall go to the members of the faculty to be selected by the Prudential Committee. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Meldrim’s vote was recorded in the negative.
Brown Fund Report:
Mr. Brown reported for the Brown Fund Committee + the report was adopted. [See Book of Reports, Page…].
Mr. Brown was asked to act as chairman of the Branch College Committee in the absence of the chairman of that committee.
Messrs. Hughes, Rowe + Hardy were asked to act as an auditing committee in the absence of the members of that committee.
Mr. Thomas was excused for the remainder of the session.
The degrees as recommended by the Faculty were ordered conferred as follows:
(Page 232 Typed) The Honorable Board of Trustees,
University of Georgia.
Gentlemen:
The Faculty of the University respectfully recommends that the following students be passed to the degree named:
MASTER OF ARTS
Zida Eunice Adair Powell Daniel Bush
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Will Moore Crane, Jr.
Edward Miraglia, Jr.
William Hugh Stephens cum laude
James Ralph Thaxton
William Dickson Anderson, Jr. William Frank Nelms
Clifford Eugene Cagle William Stokely Northcutt
John Pate Carson Benjamin Paschal O’Neal, Jr.
William Ernest Cordray John Sheffield Owens, Jr.
John Eldridge Drewry Julian Everette Ross
Clark Howell Foreman John Erwin Talmadge III
George Linton Hendricks Jerome Massee Walker
Thomas Marion Johnson Joseph Henry West
John Hightower Mahoney James White, Jr.
Charles Wortham Nall Ernest Clifford Wimberly
Ralph Graves, as of the class of 1902
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
Mena Louise Brand Carlton Krather Nelson
Elizabeth Kerr Chumbley Lucie Mae Neville
Mary Edith Hopkins James Holt Park
Hugh Comer Howell Adelaide Mary Ruge
Nina Thompson
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Benjamin Buchwald Cyril Prentise Conaway
Alice Henrietta Walker
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Everett Way Highsmith cum laude
David Ayers Collings William Mitchell Rogers
Shelley Carter Davis Milton O. Rudolph
Lynn Fort, Jr. Leon Singer
Arthur Ernest Griffith, Jr. Cobb Caldwell Torrance
William Gideon Hamm Charles Barry Whitney
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Civil Engineering)
Charles Augustus Marmelstein, cum laude
William Frederic Cobb Loomin Oscar Freeman, Jr.
Thomas Denmark Groover Daniel David Quillian
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Electrical Engineering)
Erwin Fleming Joel Smith Watkins
Park A. Dallis, as of the class of 1898
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Agriculture)
Paul Hansell Bennet Henry Vaughan Fitzpatrick
Charles Raymond Bohanan Irby Frederick Gaissert
John Seaborn Cleckler Fred Charles Garrett
Howell Boatwright Cox Rufus LaFayette Keener
Hampton George Dasher Herbert Allen Maxey
William Houser Davidson William Thomas Middlebrooks
Thomas John Davis II Donald Bennett McDonald
William John David Frank Upson Palfrey
Ashel Monroe Day Charles Steadman Sanford
Ernest Aaron Edwards Robert Murray Soule
Walter Reid Eskew Lloyd Claybourne Westbrook
Chao Chung Feng Hugh Calvin Whelchel
Otis Woodard
(Page 233) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Forestry)
DuPre Barrett
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Home Economics)
Marie Anderson Ossie McEntire
Carene Elizabeth Bruce Rosa Blanche McGee
Vena Burson Catherine Lowrance Newton
Iris Davenport Stella Sparks
Blanche Elizabeth Whelchel
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Joseph Wheeler Mann John Thomas Rutland, Jr.
Clifford Edwards Whatley
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Commerce)
Wayne Kirby Rivers summa cum laude
James Bayard Carson cum laude
Edgar Blalock Joseph Wheeler Longine
Enoch Piercil Bowen, Jr. David Marx, Jr.
Waldo Bradley Abraham Isadore Moskovitz
William Joseph Carson Lee Carrington McKinley
Richard Smallwood DesPortes III Donald Oberdorfer
Roy Lee Edwards Louis Pintchuck
Louie Glenn Fields Keith Axson Quarterman
Luther Harvey Fort Henry Rigdon
Richard Reuben Hargis Leonard Robert Siebert
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Medicine)
(Joseph Crossed Out)
Ulysses Simpson Bowen Henry Getzen Mealing
Stacy Claiborne Howell John Hayes Sherman
BACHELOR OF LAWS
Edgar Maxwell McCanless with first honor
With honors
Preston Brooks Ford Joseph Herman Lesser
Nathan Jolles James Archie McFarland
William Walker Alexander Jesse Ogletree Futral
Ernest Edward Andrews Pierce Edward Holmes
Joseph Emile Berman William Dean Lanier
Elijah Alexander Brown Raymond William Martin
Welborn Butt Cody Robert Edward Lee Spence
Joseph Edwin Dasher Isaac Max Wengrow
Robert Glenn Dickerson Ovid Thompson Whelchel
Robert E. Shiver as of the class of 1918
GRADUATE IN PHARMACY
Wilson Francis Alverson Roy Downie Hodgson
Sylvan Edwin Butt Albert Sidney Johnson
Herbert Fowler William Thompson Morris
Clark David Gill Edward Bennie Rogers
Very respectfully,
(Signed W. D. Hooper)
Secretary
(Typed Ended)
The Board then adjourned until Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock.
(Page 234)
Athens, Ga. June 15, 1921
The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock present: all members except Messrs. Dorsey, McWhorter, Adams, Hays, Goetchius, Phinizy, Callaway, Harris, Lovvom, Brittain + Candler.
Mr. Cleveland reported for the committee to whom had have referred the telegram for Hon. H. H. Dean, as follows: and the report was adopted after amendment in executive sessions as follows:
“On investigation we find that the dance scheduled for tonight is being held under an arrangement between a committee of the faculty and a committee from the student body.
Action on Subject of Dancing:
“We find that a committee of the faculty will be present and see to it that everything is conducted in an orderly manner and with due regard to the proprieties. As all the arrangements have been made we do not deem it advisable at this time to take any action in regard to same.
“In reference to future dances it is the opinion of the committee that there is no objective to dances, on the campus per se, but we believe and recommend that in the future the faculty shall enforce more stringent rules than heretofore and by proper committees see that the rules are enforced. The dances shall commence at an earlier hour and terminate at a more reasonable hour.”
Mr. Bennett as one member of the committee filed a minority report on the above + recorded his vote as opposed to the adoption of the majority report.
On motion of Mr. Cobb the security of the Board was directed to furnish Mr. Dean with a copy of the above resolution.
Branch Colleges Report:
The committee on Branch Colleges reported + the report was adopted. [See Book of Reports Page…].
Auditing Committee Report:
The auditing committee reported and the report was adopt [See Book of Reports Page…].
Legislative Report:
The following legislative committee was amended: Messrs. Callaway, Chairman, Miller, Bennett, Thomas, Hardman + Hays.
The Board then adjourned, subject to the call of the Chairman.
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Monroe, Ga. August 22, 1921
T. W. Reed, Secretary,
Trustees Univ. of Georgia
Dear Sir:
Prud. Com.:
Judge Hamilton McWhorter and Judge Andrew J. Cobb, trustees respectively of the University of Georgia, the former being chairman and the latter vice-chairman of the Prudential Committee of the Board of Trustees, having resigned, Mr. Harry Hodgson is herby appointed chairman and Mr. Hugh J. Rowe vice-chairman of the Prudential Committee.
According to the resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees at the last annual meeting, June 1921, Mr. Marcus P. McWhorter, appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board caused by the resignation of Judge Cobb, became automatically a member of the Prudential Committee.
Henry D. McDaniel
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
Monroe, Ga. August 24, 1921
T. W. Reed, Sec.,
Trustees Univ. of Georgia
Dear Sir:
S. N. S. Trustees:
Mr. H. J. Rowe and Mr. L. G. Council, trustees of the University; are hereby appointed ex-officio trustees of the State Normal School, the former to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation from the Board of Trustees of the University of Judge Andrew J. Cobb, and the latter to till the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of service of Mr. J. E. Hays as a trustee of the University.
Henry D. McDaniel
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
Monroe, Ga. Jan. 13, 1922
S. G. A. Normal Trustees:
It appearing that on account of the retirement of Messrs. Bower + Hays, whose turns of service as Trustees of the University of Georgia have expired, they are no longer ex-officio members of the Board of Trustees of the South Georgia Normal College, Judge J. R. Pl and Mr. Hugh R. Rowe, Trustees of the University of Georgia, are hereby appointed ex-officio members of the Board of Trustees of the South Ga. Normal College and it is further ordered that they be notified accordingly.
Henry D. McDaniel
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
(Page 236)
Monroe, Ga. Feb. 1, 1922
It appearing that trustees ex-officio of the local Board of Trustees of the Bowden Normal + Industrial College, a branch of the University of Georgia, have not been named, Hon. Geo. F. Gober and Hon. James B. Nevin, trustees of the University of Georgia, are appointed ex-officio members of the Board of Trustees of Bowden Normal + Industrial College, and the Secretary will notify them accordingly.
Henry D. McDaniel
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
Monroe, Ga. May 15, 1922
Judge Andrew F. Cobb having resigned as Trustee of the University of Georgia thereby vacating his position of ex-officio Trustee of the Board of the Georgia Medical College at Augusta, Ga., Mr. James B. Nevin of Atlanta, Ga., a trustee of said University is appointed ex-officio Trustee of said Medical College Board to fill the vacancy.
Hon. Alexander a. Lawrence of Savannah, Ga. is appointed ex-officio Trustee of said Medical College Board to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the turn of Judge Samuel B. Adams of Savannah, Ga., as Trustee of the University of Georgia, and as ex-officio Trustee of said Medical College Board.
Henry D. McDaniel
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
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Athens, Ga. June 15, 1922
The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia met in annual session this afternoon at four o’clock in the Peabody Library Building.
Vice-Chairman Meldrim:
Chairman McDaniel being absent on account of illness, the meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Meldrim.
Invitation by College of A C M C:
President A. M. Soule, of the State College of Agriculture presented an invitation on behalf of the Senior Class of that institution to the Board to attend a dinner given in their honor Friday afternoon at half past five o’clock. The invitation was accepted with thanks.
New Board Members:
Chairman Meldrim presented the new members of the Board, Governor Hardwick, Judge Pottle, Mr. Council, Mr. McWhorter and Mr. Lawrence and the Board took recess for a few minutes to enable the members to meet these gentlemen.
Roll Call:
On the call of the roll all members of the Board were found to be present except Messrs. Howell, Brown, Nevin, Callaway, Lovvom, Brittain, Thomas + Candler.
Excuses:
On motion of Mr. Simmons, Mr. Howell was excused from attendance, he being in Europe.
Minutes:
The minutes were then read and confirmed.
Prudential Com. Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee for the past year were then read and were referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Hours of Meeting:
The hours of meeting were fixed as follows: 10 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. – 4 p. m. to 6:30 p. m.
The following committees were named by the Chairman:
Committees:
Prudential – Hodgson, Chairman, Rowe Vice-Chairman, McWhorter.
Finance – Simmons, Peabody, Rowe, Callaway, Hardy.
Honorary Degrees – The Chancellor, Conner, Cleveland.
Brown Fund – Brown, Bennett, Candler, McWhorter, Pottle, Council, Thomas.
Property – Gober, Hodgson, Phinizy, Lawrence, Goetchius, Cleveland, Thompson.
Insurance – Russell, Hodgson, Rowe.
Library – Peabody, Cleveland, Thomas, Thompson, Brittain, Miller, Lawrence.
Law Library – Gober, Harris, Simmons, Lawrence, Pottle.
Invitation – Thomas, Hughes, Thompson, Phinizy, Pottle, Lovvom.
Auditing – Thompson, Thomas, Goetchius, Harris.
Laws + Discipline – Bennett, Miller, Callaway, Candler, Brown, Goetchius, Russell.
(Page 238) Branch Colleges – Harris, Thomas, Miller, Russell, Lovvom, Callaway, Hardy.
Athletics – Rowe, Hodgson, McWhorter, the Chancellor.
Legislative – To be named later
The Governor a member of any committee he wishes to sit with.
Chancellor’s Report:
Chancellor Barrow made his annual report to the Board and it was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee, and the Finance Com.
Ga. School of Technology Report:
Mr. Harris reported for the Georgia School of Technology and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Law Prizes:
The request of Dean Morris that the offer of the American Law Book Company to give certain prizes to law students to accepted was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Honorary Degree:
Governor Hardwick presented the name of Dr. Harman Smith for an honorary degree and it was referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
A committee for the Board of Trustees of the North Ga. Agricultural College requested permission to appear before the Board to present a resolution passed by that body asking the resignation of President Glenn. Ten o’clock tomorrow morning was fixed as the house directed to notify Dr. Glenn of this action.
A committee from the literary societies asked to be heard by the Board and Saturday morning at ten o’clock was fixed as the hour to hear from them.
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning at ten o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1922
Roll Call:
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock, present at the roll call and during the day all members of the Board except Messrs. Howell, Brown, Nevin + Thomas.
Minutes:
Minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and confirmed.
(Page 239) The following nominations were made for honorary degrees and were referred to the Committee on honorary degree:
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
Prof. R. S. King, of the Ga. School of Technology for the degree of Doctor of Science; Miss Milder Rutherford, of Athens, for the degree of Doctor of Literature; Hon. P. A. Stovall, of Savannah, for the degree of Doctor of Laws; and Dr. Harman Smith, of New York, for the degree of Doctor of Science.
Dr. Glenn’s Resignation:
Dr. G. R. Glenn appeared before the Board and, after making a few remarks, tendered his resignation as president of the North Georgia Agricultural College, Mr. Hardy introduced a resolution accepting the resignation of Dr. Glenn and on motion of Mr. Goetchius it was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Ga. Med. College Report:
Mr. Callaway made report for the Georgia Medical College and it was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Nominations Honorary Degrees:
A communication was read recommending the conferring of the degree of Sc. D. on Mr. N. P. Pratt and that of M. S. on Mr. C. B. Seal. This was referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Ga. Indust. College Report:
Mr. Meldrim made report for the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youth and it was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Bowden College Report:
Mr. Lovvom made report for the Bowden State Normal College and it was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Gov. Hardwick Speaks:
Governor Hardwick – addressed the Board on the subject of State finances, giving to the Board much information as to the exact conditions and as to what might be expected in the way of appropriations unless more tax money could be provided.
Remarks on the subject of taxation were made by Mr. Callaway and Mr. Harris.
The following resolution as to conferring the diploma of Alexander H. Stephens as of the Class of 1832, introduced by Gov. Hardwick + Mr. Phinizy, was passed:
Diploma of Alexander H. Stephens:
“Whereas it appears that the Hon. Alexander Hamilton Stephens, a graduate of the Class of 1832, did not receive his diploma at that time, the following being an extract from ‘Historical Collections of Georgia’ by Rev. George E. White, M. H. Towit:
(Page 240) “He (Mr. Stephens) did not take a diploma as it then cost two dollars and the state of his finances did not in his opinion justify an outlay of so much money for such an object”
“Therefore, be it resolved, the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia that a the present Commencement the diploma of Alexander H. Stephens of the Class of 1832, be granted and delivered to his great-great niece, Miss Queen Elizabeth Holden, who is a member of this year’s graduating class, and that a copy of this resolution be attached to the diploma.”
Degree of Doctor of Science in Commerce:
A resolution providing for the degree of Doctor of Science in Commerce was introduced and referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mr. Cleveland introduced a resolution as to the revision of the manual and it was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
The following resolution introduced by Judge Gober, was passed unanimously:
Resolution on Judge McWhorter:
“Whereas since the last meeting of this Board on account of ill health he has resigned and is no longer a member, therefore,
“Be it resolved, that he Board of Trustees wish to express their appreciation of the great service that Judge McWhorter has rendered the University throughout the long term of his service and deplore the necessity that moved him to siren his connection with this Board.
Resolved further, that we hope for him a restoration to health and extend to him our hopes and best wishes for his future welfare + happiness.”
Sympathy for Hon. Clark Howell:
Gov. Hardwick introduced the following resolution which was unanimously passed:
“Resolved, that the profound sympathies of this Board of Trustees be extended to Hon. Clark Howell, a member of this Board, in his very great sorrow and affliction, and that a copy of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Howell.”
Hon. Resident Fees:
Mr. Lawrence introduced a resolution conferring power on the Prudential Committee to remit (Page 241) non-resident fees in its discretion. It was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Degrees in Absentia:
Conferring of degrees in absentia was authorized in the cases of Messrs. B. A. Wekinson and G. L. Kelley + Miss W. M. Zeigler.
Honorary Degrees Conferred:
At the afternoon session the committee on honorary degrees made the following report which was adopted:
“Your committee on Honorary Degrees has had under consideration the nomination of John M. Slaton for the honorary degree of L. L. D., and reports the same back with a recommendation that the degree be conferred.
L. G. Hardman Sc. D.:
We have also had under consideration the nomination of Lamartine G. Harman for the honorary degree of Sc. D., and report the same back with a recommendation that the degree be conferred.
Joseph Lustrat Litt. D.:
We have also had under consideration the nomination of Joseph Lustrat for the honorary degree of Litt. D., and report the same back with a recommendation that the degree be conferred.
Walter Anthony D. D.:
We have also had under consideration the nomination of Rev. Walter Anthony for the honorary degree of D. D., and report the same back with a recommendation that the degree be conferred.
There are other nominations before the Committee best under the rules. These are all the committee can pass at the session.”
J. J. Conner
L. Cleveland Committee.
D. C .Barrow
Harmon Smith Sc. D.:
Gov, Hardwick moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of requesting the committee on honorary degrees to report back to the Board on the question of conferring the degree of Sc. D., on Dr. Harmon Smith, of New York. The motion was carried.
The committee on honorary degrees reported that this degree should be conferred and it was so ordered.
Hon. P. A. Stovall:
Mr. Gober moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of conferring the degree of L. L. D. on Hon. Pleasant A. Stovall. The motion was carried.
Mr. Russell nominated for the degree of Litt. D. (Page 242) Mrs. William H. Felton, of Cartersville.
Mr. Harris reported the following from the Committee on Branch Colleges + the report was adopted:
GA Med. College Deed:
(Typed) WHEREAS, the real state in the City of Augusta, Georgia, whereon is located at the Medical Department of the University of Georgia, was leased from the Augusta Orphan Asylum, whose name was subsequently changed to Tuttle-Newton Home, with an option to purchase said property at the price of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Augusta furnishes the money with which to pay for such lease; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Augusta has erected on said real estate at a cost of Several Hundred Thousand Dollars and the University Hospital, which is essential to the Medical Department of the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, such real estate is a very large body of land and only a comparatively small portion is used for buildings; and
WHEREAS, prior to such lease the Children’s Hospital Association had acquired a parcel of land which was originally a part of said large tract and built thereon the Wilhenford Hospital for Children; and
WHEREAS, the Children’s Hospital Association has by donations procured from the City Council of Augusta, from the County of Richmond, and from individual subscriptions sufficient money to enable the making of substantial additions to said Children’s Hospital; and
WHEREAS, there is on a lot immediately adjacent to the lot owned by the Children’s Hospital Association a small dwelling which it is proposed to enlarge into a nurses’ home, thus enabling the entire Wilhenford Hospital to be used for hospital purposes, said lot being described as follows:
All that lot or parcel of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in the City of Augusta, County of Richmond, State of Georgia, fronting one hundred and twenty-five (125) feet, (Page 243) more or less, on Harper Street, and running back between lines nearly parallel in a southerly direction one hundred ninety-eight (198) feet, more or less, on its Eastern boundary, and one hundred ninety-eight (198) feet five (5) inches, more or less, on its Western boundary, the rear width of said lot being one hundred and twenty-four (124) feet, more or less. Said lot is bounded North by Harper Street; East by property of the party of the second part herein; South by property of the Tuttle-Newton Home, and West by Bailie Street extended, which extension is made over property of the Tuttle-Newton Home; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Augusta and the Tuttle-Newton Home have both agreed to execute a deed without consideration except as above stated to said Children’s Hospital Association; and
WHEREAS, the enlargement of the Wilhenford Hospital will be of more value to the Medical Department of the University of Georgia than the value of the said lot proposed to be conveyed; and
WHEREAS, said lease agreement and option stands in the name of the Trustees of University of Georgia, though all of the money paid therefore has been furnished by the City Council of Augusta; and
WHEREAS, the Prudential Committee of the Board of Directors of the Medical Department of the University of Georgia have requested (by proper resolution copy of which is hereto attached) the Trustees of the University of Georgia to join in the deed from the Tuttle-Newton Home and from the City Council of Augusta to said Children’s Hospital Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Trustees of the University of Georgia that the Chairman and Secretary thereof be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of said University of Georgia and the Trustees thereof, a deed without other consideration than is recited herein to the Children’s Hospital Association to the said lot of land on Harper Street.
I, , Secretary of the Board of Trustees of University of Georgia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by said Board of Trustees on the , day of , 192 .
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(Page 244) Claims of Dr. E. F. Starr + Dr. L. G. Dugas to Be Established by Committee:
Dr. L. G. Hardman appeared before the Board and presented the claim of Dr. E. F. Starr, of Nocoochee, Ga. as being the first physician in the world to do supra-pubic cystotomy for stone, which was performed at Dahlonega, Ga. He also presented the claim of Dr. L. A. Dugas of Augusta, Ga., a teacher of Clinical Surgery in the Medical Department of the University of Georgia, as being the first physician to teach antiseptic surgery, and asked that a committee of three be appointed from the Board to make the necessary investigation concerning these claims and report to the Board at their next meeting; and to secure, if possible, a photograph of Dr. Starr and the stone that was removed from the bladder, to be placed in the museum of the Medical Department of the University of Georgia at Augusta.
The motion was adopted and the committee appointed consisting of Chancellor David C. Barrow, Judge Enoch H. Callaway, of Augusta, and Dr. L. G. Hardman of Commerce.
Thanks to Hon. Harry Hodgson:
Governor Hardwick introduced the following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That the proposed thanks and grateful acknowledgements of this Board are hereby tendered to Hon. Harry Hodgson, of the County of Clarke, for his devoted – and invaluable services as Chairman of the Committee in raising for the University of Georgia a large increase in its endowment funds during the past year.
The committee on Honorary Degrees reported as follows:
Degree of L. L. D. for Hon. P. A. Stovall:
“Resolved, that the rules being suspended and the nomination of Hon. P. A. Stovall for the honorary degree of L. L. D. having been referred to the committee: the Committee reports this nomination with a recommendation that the degree be conferred.” The report of the committee was adopted and the conferring of the degree directed.
Prof W. T. Dumas:
The name of Prof. W. T. Dumas was presented for the degree of Ped. D. and was referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Prof. R. S. King:
The proposition to confer the degree of Sc. D. on Prof. R. S. King, of the Ga. School of Technology, was referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Rules Suspended:
Gov. Hardwick moved to suspend the rules in order that the committee on Honorary Degrees might report on the name of Mr. B. W. Hunt. This motion was carried + the committee was requested to make report.
(Page 245) Sc. D. Conferred on Prof. R. S. King:
Mr. Simmons moved that the matter of conferring the degree of Sc. D. on Prof. R. S. King be withdrawn from the committee and that the degree be conferred by the Board. This was carried by a vote of 13 to 8.
Sc. D. Conferred on Mr. B. W. Hunt.:
The Committee on Honorary Degrees reported favorably to conferring the degree of Sc. D. on Mr. B. W. Hunt, and the report was adopted.
Invitation to Luncheon:
Mr. Burnet, the librarian, invited the Board to luncheon at the library tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. The invitation was accepted with thanks.
Dances:
An invitation to the trustees to attend the Commencement dances was presented to the Board.
Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and confer upon Mrs. W. H. Felton the degree of Litt. D.
Mr. Meldrim left the chair to make a few remarks in general against the protease of suspending the rules to confer honorary degrees.
Litt. D. Conferred on Mrs. W. H. Felton:
On the motion to suspend the rules and confer the degree the vote was 14 to 6 and the motion was carried. Mr. Meldrim requested that his vote be recorded in the imp active?.
The rules having been suspended, the degree of Litt. D. was ordered conferred on Mrs. W. H. Felton.
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 17, 1922
Roll Call:
The Board met this morning, present at the roll call and during the day all members except Messrs. Howell, Brown + Lovvom.
Excuses:
Dr. Lovvom was excused from attendance during the remainder of the session.
Chairman McDaniel was excused until Tuesday.
Minutes:
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read + confirmed.
Lit. Societies:
A committee of students appeared with a petition concerning the literary societies and the petition was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
11 o’clock was fixed as the time to receive the Board of Visitors.
The following resolution by Mr. Gober was adopted:
Discharging of Debts of Students:
“Whereas the rules of the University require a student before graduation to discharge all financial debts due the institution, and
“Whereas at each commencement there arise cases where young men make requests for an extension (Page 246) of time and offer notes in payment of these debts.
“Therefore, be it resolved, That all such cases be referred to the Prudential Committee for settlement and no note shall be received in settlement of such obligations unless such arrangement be approved by the Prudential Committee.
“Resolved further, that this resolution is to apply only to cases adjudged by the Prudential Committee to be cases of absolute and imperative necessity o save a student from loss of his degree, and where it is made to appear that the student has not been negligent.”
W. H. Maxwell:
The name of W. H. Maxwell was presented for the honorary degree of Ped. D. and was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
S. Coll. of Agric. Report:
Mr. Conner reported for the South College of Agriculture and the report was ordered filed.
Mr. Bennett reported for the Laws + Discipline Committee and with the exception of the paragraph relating to the establishing of the honorary degree of Doctor of Commercial Science, the report was adopted:
The report was as follows:
(Typed) E. H. Dixon + W. C. Thorburn Elected:
- Your committee recommends that Alfred W. Scott be elected Associate Professor in Chemistry.
- Your committee recommends that Ellis H. Dixon and Wilbur C. Thorburn be elected instructors in Physics and Astronomy.
R. L. McWhorter to English Dept.:
- Your committee recommends that R. L. McWhorter be relieved of any duty in the Department of Ancient Languages and that he be elected as Associate Professor in English.
- Your committee recommends that John D. Wade be promoted to the rank of Adjunct Professor in the Department of English.
H. M. Heckman Prof. of Accounting; G. L. Williams, Prof. of Economics; P. C. Upshaw, Inst.; G. M. Broadhurst, Inst.:
- Your committee recommends that H. M. Heckman be elected Professor of Accounting in the place of H. A. Inghram, and that George L. Williams be elected Professor of Economics; P. C. Upshaw, Instructor in Economics; G. M. Broadhurst, Instructor in Shorthand and Typewriting, at a salary of $1500 a year; one student assistant to be paid $100 a year, and to be called the William B. Baker Fellowship in Economics.
Albert Brown Pension:
- We recommend that Albert Brown receive a pension of $10 a month, having been janitor for more than thirty years.
Use of Grounds Denied:
- We recommend that the request of the Free Methodist Church, of this city, to hold a camp meeting on the campus be denied.
(Page 247) Leave of Absence J. Lustrat:
- We recommend that the request of Mr. Lustrat for leave of absence from May 1st to November 1st, 1923, be granted.
No Fruit Service on Campus:
- We recommend that the request of a Confederate veteran to erect a stand to sell fruit, etc., on campus be denied.
Chair of Geology:
- We recommend that the Prudential Committee be authorized to fill the vacant professorship in Geology.
Nonresident Fee:
- We recommend that the resolution by Mr. Lawrence authorizing the Prudential Committee to remit non-resident fees at the request of Mr. Lawrence be withdrawn.
Law Prizes:
- We recommend that the request of Professor Sylvanus Morris for the delivery of the prizes offered by the American Law Book Company on Commencement Day be granted.
Tech Resolution:
- It is recommended that the resolution presented to the Prudential Committee by the Technological Board trustees, at the request of Governor Harris be tabled.
Manual:
- We recommend that the resolution directing the Secretary to compile the rules of the Board of Trustees and report to the next meeting of this Board be adopted.
Dr. G. R. Glenn:
- With reference to the resignation of Dr. Glenn, we recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Dr. G. R. Glenn has tendered his resignation to this Board as President of the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega, Ga., and requested that it be accepted, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Glenn has given eighteen years of faithful service as the executive head of this institution, which service is greatly appreciated by this Board, and the annual report just submitted shows how under his management the institution is progressing.
THEREFORE BE IT Resolved that the resignation of Dr. Glenn be and the same is hereby accepted, with regret.
RESOLVED That the same be effective at the end of his term, July 1, 1922, his salary to be paid to September 1, 1922.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That this Board expresses its appreciation of Dr. Glenn as a cultured gentleman, and citizen of great worth to his State, and an educator whose influence has left an impress upon thousands of young men and young women of Georgia, and that we commend him and his work.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Board and that a certified copy of same be furnished Dr. Glenn, and also be published.
Thanks to Gen Educ. Bd.:
- We recommend that the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia extend to the General Education Board thanks and high appreciation for the generous appropriation of $100,000 to the University to increase salaries in the teaching staff over a period of three years. We desire to record our conviction that this action indicates wise discrimination in the consideration of educational conditions and will result in maintaining standards through an exceptional and acute period.
Appreciation of Churchill Gift:
- We recommend that the Board of Trustees of the University of (Page 248) Georgia express warm appreciation of the patriotic and generous gift of the sum of $15,000 made by Mrs. Lois Churchill and Miss Lotta M. Churchill to establish the Aaron F. Churchill Fund, the income of which shall be used for loans to worthy men or women who are students at the University.
Thanks for D. A. R. Gift.:
- We recommend that the thanks of the Trustees of the University of Georgia be extended to the Georgia Division of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their generous provision of the sum of $5,000 recently completed to establish a loan fund as a memorial to the Sons of the University and gave their lives in the World War, the interest on the said Fund to be loaned to worthy young men who shall be students of the University. That a copy of these resolutions be sent by the Secretary to the donors.
M. A. MacRainey:
- We recommend that M. A. MacRainey be elected tutor in the Department of Botany, at a salary of $900 a year, and authorize the election of an additional tutor to be appointed by the Prudential Committee, at a salary of $900 a year.
Fellow in Zoology:
- We recommend that a Fellow to assist Professor Krafka be appointed by the Prudential Committee at a salary of $250 a year.
Sanford Field:
- We recommend the athletic field be officially named and designated Sanford Field.
J. B. Connolly Scholarship:
- We recommend that the provision of the family of Joseph Brown Connolly for establishing a gift of funds for a scholarship in Georgia history be adopted. (Typed Ended)
Prud. Com. Minutes:
- We recommend that the minutes of the Prudential Committee as read be approved by this Board.
Degree of Doctor of Commercial Science:
- We recommend that he resolution to establish the honorary degree of Doctor of Commercial Science be passed for the present.
J. L. Sibley:
- We recommend that since the Red Cross funds for Prof. J. L. Sibley have been exhausted and the General Assembly has not provided funds for the chair of sociology, that his work be discontinued with commendation for his efficient services.
Mr. Gober moved to disagree to the outrun of the committee on the subject of the establishing of the degree of Doctor of Commercial Science. This motion was lost by a vote of 6 to 14.
The recommendation of the committee that action this resolution be postponed until the next annual session in order to secure more (Page 249) information was carried.
Mr. Gober moved to suspend the rules in order to confer the degree of Doctor of Science on Mr. Harry Hodgson. The motion was carried by a vote of 14 to 6 and the rules were suspended.
Mr. Peabody moved to amend by making the degree L. L. D. instead of Sc. D. This amendment was accepted by Mr. Gober and the degree was conferred on Mr. Hodgson by the unanimous vote of the Board.
Mr. Rowe moved to suspend the rules in order to confer the degree of L. L. D on Mr. M. G. Michael. The motion was lost by a vote of 8 to 13.
Mr. Russell called for the yeas and nays on this motion + the call was not sustained.
M. C. Michael:
Mr. M. G. Michael was nominated for the degree of L. L. D., and the nomination went to the committee on honorary degrees.
Mr. Simmons introduced a resolution as to suspending the rules only by unanimous consent and it was referred to the committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mr. Russell introduced the following resolution which was adopted:
Joseph Jacobs Prize:
“Whereas at the last regular meeting of the Board Dr. Joseph Jacobs, an alumnus of this institution offered an annual prize of fifty dollars in gold to be awarded at each commencement to that student of the University who shall write the best essay on Dr. Crawford W. Long and his work as discoverer of Anesthesia.
“Therefore, be it resolved, that the generous offer of Dr. Jacobs be accepted with thanks and that a committee be appointed to prepare suitable rules governing the competition, award + delivery of said prize, designed to keep alive the first + rightful claim of Crawford W. Long to be everywhere acknowledged as the pioneer in the use of anesthesia in surgery.”
W. D. Hooper:
The name of Prof. W. D. Hooper was presented for the Degree of Litt. D., and was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
Board of Visitors:
The Board made their report and the report was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
The Board took recess to give the members the opportunity to meet the Board of Visitors.
(Page 250) P. C. Harris:
The name of Gen. P. C. Harris was presented for the degree of L. L. D. and was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
Mr. Thompson introduced a resolution calling for an investigation of the costs of different departments in the institution. On the vote, this resolution was lost.
Leaves of Absence:
Mr. Gober was granted leave of absence until Tuesday.
Mr. Callaway was granted leave of absence for the remainder of the session.
Pres. of North Ga. Agr. Colleges:
On motion of Mr. Hodgson the trustees of the North Georgia Agricultural College were allowed to recommend a man for the presidency of that institution and it was decided that he might be elected by a referendum vote if it become necessary to do so.
Gov. Hardwick:
The name of Governor T. W. Hardwick was presented for the honorary degree of L. L. D. and was referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
State Normal Report:
Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School + the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Portrait of Mr. Peabody:
Mr. Goetchius introduced a resolution requesting Mr. Peabody to furnish portrait of himself to be hung alongside the portraits of other trustees. This resolution was carried unanimously.
Leaves of Absence:
Mr. Cleveland was granted leave of absence for the remainder of the session.
Mr. Council was granted leave of absence for the remainder of the session.
H. G. White L. L. D.:
Mr. Gober moved to suspend the rules to confer the degree of L. L. D. on Dr. H. C. White. There was no objections and the rules were suspended and the degree ordered conferred.
Recess was then taken until Monday morning.
Athens, Ga. June 19, 1922
The Board met this morning, present all members except Messrs. Hardwick, McDaniel, Gober, Nevin, Lawrence, Council, Howell, Cleveland, Phinizy, Callaway, Hardy, Harris, Lovvom + Brittain.
Leaves of Absence:
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read and confirmed.
Mr. Miller was granted leave of absence after today.
Mr. Hughes. “ “
(Page 251) Mr. Hardy was granted leave of absence until Tuesday.
Report of S. Ga. Nor. College:
Mr. Thomas reported for the South Georgia Normal School and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
The Laws + Discipline Committee made report as follows + the report was adopted:
Dept. of Physical Education H. J. Stegeman Assoc. Professor:
“We recommend that the Department of Physical Education be created and that H. J. Stegeman be elected Associate Professor + that his compensation be paid as heretofore, and the Board does not assume further liability in regards thereto. Credits to be allowed and all other details to be left to the Chancellor and Faculty.”
Budget Committee:
The Budget Committee was announced as follows: Conner, Russell, Thomas, Peabody + Pottle.
The following resolution offered by Mr. Pottle was adopted:
Resolution as to Admission to the Bar:
“Resolved, That it is the service of this Board that all candidates for admission to practice law in this state shall be required to stand the regular examination prescribed by law and that no discrimination shall be made in form of graduates of any of the law schools of the state.”
Legislative Committee:
The legislative committee was amended as follows: Miller, Russell, Thomas, Cleveland + Lawrence.
Finance Committee Report:
Mr. Simmons submitted the report of the Finance Committee which was adopted with the exception of that part dealing with the Law School. A committee of three consisting of Messrs. McWhorter, Pottle and Thomas was named to investigate the costs of running the department + report book. [For Report of Finance Committee see Book of Reports, Pages 202-205].
Judge S. B. Adams, a former member of the Board, was invited to a seat with the Board. Judge Adams thanked the Board for the invitation but did not take his seat with the Board.
Law School + Finance Report:
At the afternoon session the committee on the Law School reported that Dean Morris would appear and tell the Board all about the workings of that department. Dean Morris addressed the Board. After some discussion a motion by Mr. Pottle that that portion of the finance committee’s report as to the Law School be adopted was carried.
A Box of Cigars was presented to the Board with the compliments of Judge Hamilton McWhorter.
R. H. Powell Nominated for L. L. D.:
The name of Prof. R. H. Powell was presented for the honorary degree of L. L. D. It went to the com on honorary degrees.
Change in Commencement Date:
A motion to change the time for Commencement to the second Wednesday in June was lost.
(Page 252) Mr. Thompson made the following report for the Committee on Auditing which was adopted:
Auditing Committee Report:
“We have exercised the report of the State School Auditing furnished by Mr. T. W. Reed, Ness., + herewith submit the same as part of our report, the same offering to be full and complete.
Howard Thompson, Chairman
(For Report of Audition se Book of Reports, Page 195)
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten o’clock.
Athens, Georgia June 20, 1922
The Board met this morning at 10 o’clock.
The roll was called and the minutes of Monday were read + confirmed.
Property Committee Report:
The report of the Property Committee was made by Mr. Gober + was adopted. [See Book of Reports Pages 196-202].
Alpha Zeta Medals:
Authority was given for the delivery of two gold medals by the Alpha Zeta Society for excellence in scholarship in the Freshman + Sophomore Classes.
County Agents:
A bill to be introduced in the legislature to authorize counties to pay the salaries of county agents as suggested by the College of Agriculture was passed to the Budget Committee.
Budget Requests:
The budget requests of the College of Agriculture were passed to the Budget Committee.
Prof. J. C. Hinton:
The name of Prof. J. C. Hinton, of Mercer, was placed in nomination for the Sc. D. degree + was referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.
Library Committee Report:
Mr. Peabody made report for the Library Committee and the report was adopted. [See Book of Reports Pages 194-195].
The following resolution by Mr. Peabody was adopted:
Building Program:
(Typed) Whereas;
The Alumni and friends of the University of Georgia on their own initiative, have raised a total funds of $1,140,000 which is more than 10 per cent in excess of their share of the program submitted for the expansion of the University and:
Whereas:
The committee has collected more than 20 per cent of the total subscription and;
Whereas;
The War Memorial Fund was a part of a definite building and expansion program calling for $3,500,000 and subscriptions were raised with the confident hope that the State would provide $2,500,000, therefore be it;
Resolved;
That the Board of Trustees approve the building and expansion program projected by the Alumni Society through its War Memorial Fund Campaign Committee calling for a total of $3,500,000 and urge all friends of higher education in Georgia to cooperate in carrying through this effort to enable the University to properly serve the people of the State. (Typed Ended)
(Page 253) Y. M. C. A.:
A motion to increase the appropriation for the YMCA for $1000 to $2500 was lost.
The follow degrees for the graduating class were ordered conferred:
(Typed) University of Georgia
June 20th, 1922
The Honorable Board
of Trustees:-
Gentlemen:-
The Faculty of the University respectfully recommends that the following be passed to the degrees named:-
Master of Arts
George Linton Hendricks Henry McDaniel Tichenor
Carl Dewey Laws Margaret May Zeigler
Master of Science
Robert Ivey Allen
Master of Science in Agriculture
Pu Ching Cheng
Bachelor of Arts
Ellis Howard Dixon
John Eustace Denmark summa cum laude
(Crossed Out)
Walter Dawson Durden
Ransom Harris Skeen cum laude
Francis M. Bird Edmund Woodruff Hurt
Mar Richards Colvin Ware Hutcheson
Harold Morris Cook Joseph Tolleson Kirby, Jr.
William Frank Daniel Terrell Rainey Perry, Jr.
Francis Clements Dart Robert Carter Pittman
Joseph Harry Halpert Mallon Jerome Sheffield
Boyd David Henderson Joseph LeConte Smith
Lewis Hamilton Hill, Jr. Earle Erastus Watson, Jr.
Olin Stewart Willis
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Marguerite Moore Beale cum laude
Bunice Celia Adams Queen Elizabeth Holden
Ruby Marie Bell Alethea Jane Macon
Alice Klementine Chandler Mary Hunter Martin
Homer Gerald Carreker Marion Baudry Moore
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Ida Elizabeth Pound cum laude
Ruth Alston Bates Ina Elbin Cooper
Kathleen Drake
Bachelor of Journalism
John Eldredge Drewry
Bachelor of Science
Charles Morse Slack cum laude
James Rayson Stokes
James Miller Walker, Jr.
Benjamin James Broach Marion Lothrop Hanahan, Jr.
Guilford McGhee Cannon, III Charles Frank Whitner, Jr.
Arthur Benjamin Culbertson Abner Thaddeus Persons
Henry Pickett Dorman Edward Stephens Wright
Ralph Lamar Fitts George Washington Wright, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Merwin Clifford Bailey Jim Carswell Murphey
Guy Harris Cooper Henry Allen Robinson
Hugh William Hosch James Payne Spicer
John Benson Wier
Willard Wise Clark as the class of 1920
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Malcolm Angus McRainey summa cum laude
Virgil Carlisle Childs
Donald Madison Hastings cum laude
Joel Conyers Bennett Clinton Coleman Kemp
Jesse Brenard Bookhardt Lonnie Richard Lanier
Mack Elmer Brand James Lewis Merritt
John Franklin Brannen, Jr. Joseph Worley Moon
David William Brooks, Jr. Harold Mercer Morris
Christopher Thornwell Conyers Thomas Leverett McMullan
John Thomas Cox, Jr. Ernest Morgan Nix
Dessie Brown Durden John Franklin Reid
Rowie Vinson Durden Leland Chadwick Rew
Wilmer Coleman Durden John Robert Slaughter
Troy Edwards Frederick Burean Smith
(Page 254) George Reese Evans Charles Daniel Stewart
Doc George Faulkner William Lacy Tait
Luther Alfred Griffin Blonnie Hugh Williams
Luther Marion Harman William Gordon Wingate
Ralph Waldo Harris Jasper Guy Woodroof
Columbus Angus Johnson Herbert Emerson Woodruff
Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
Susan Marion Brandon Nancy Gurr
Allea Elizabeth Dorsey Nancy Elizabeth Haddock
Anna Belle Drake Wilma Juanita Mitchell
Lula Blanche Edwards Sarah Elizabeth Reid
Buena Ware Freeman Frances Baker Simpson
Mary Elizabeth White
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Herbert Glenn Bailey Alva Bethel Davis
Bachelor of Science (Commerce)
Thomas Jackson Brightwell cum laude
Preston Carl Upshaw, Jr.
William Bryan Almon Dessie Ford (Crossed Out) Johnson
Samuel Means Boney William Lawton Lamb
Marion Jack Brodnax Anne Ruth Moore
Oneal Washington Chandler William Thomas Murray
Carson Elisha Cox Donald Wallace McFarland
Robert Lee Dasher Paul McGee
Jarrett LaFayette Davis, Jr. Christopher Columbus Pearce, Jr.
Frank Harold Frost Robert Headden Powers
Hugh Benjamin Gurley Owen Reynolds
Edward McLain Gurr Charlie Asbury Royston
Rudolph Joe Inman Emmett Norman Smith Enoch James Vann
Robin Madison Wheaton
Bachelor of Science (Medicine)
Herbert Steed Alden Leldon Wails Martin
William Douglas Anderson Robert Carey McGahee
Thomas Gibson Brooks James Beulah Oliphant
Felix Bert Brown Wallace Lamar Poole
Julius Doar Johnson Albert Henry Powell
George Lombard Kelly Thomas Porter Reville
Charles Beatty Kenney David Steinberg
Emmette Edward Martin Benjamin Arthur Wilkinson
Perino Boone Wingfield
Bachelor of Laws
Edwin Ariel McWhorter with first honor
Theo Jackson McGee
William Glenn Thomas with honor
Robert Lanier Anderson, Jr.
Julian Hartridge
Andrew Joseph Ryan, Jr. with distinction
John Walter Sheppard
Allen Johnson Arnold
Bunah B. Bowers Richard Lee Hickey
Reuben Alvin Braswell Milton Lee Holcombe
Joseph Andrew Brown Harvey John Kennedy
Nephew King Clark Linton Grady Lanier
Mitchell Seth Dekle Albert Theodore Levis
Walter Hugh Donohue James P. McDowell
Samuel Warren Few James Chalmers Shelor
John Dewey Godfrey Harvey Henry Tisinger
Edward James Goodwin J. Frank Troutman
Herbert Clinton Gray Miller Carswell Walton
Wesley Thomas Hargrett, Jr. John Bryan Wilson
Jones Hayes
Graduate in Pharmacy
Russell Edwin Blanchard Thomas Virgil Coleman
Andrew Bloemink Henry Harris Drewry
Thomas Jackson Sasser
Very respectfully,
W. D. Hooper
Secretary.
(Typed Ended)
(Page 255) Dr. Soule:
Mr. McWhorter moved to hear from Dr. Soule. Carried. Dr. Soule said he did wish to be heard since the Board had passed favorably on the requests of the College of Agriculture.
At the afternoon session the Budget Committee submitted the following report which was adopted:
“Mr. Chancellor and Chairman of the Finance Committee requested that the Board ask to have the appropriation for the University restored to the amount granted in 1920 with the addition of $10000.00.
Budget:
“Resolved, that the Committee recommend to the Board they approve such request.
“Resolved, that the Committee recommend to the Board the approval of the amounts requested by the College of Agriculture and the Branch Colleges in their reports, as needed to properly carry forward the work which is requested by the State and reoccurred to the General Assembly the granting of the increases (Crossed Out).”
Chairman McDaniel appeared + took his seat with the Board, but Vice-Chairman Meldrim remained in the chair on his request.
Dr. F. K. Boland:
The name of Dr. F. K. Boland was submitted for degree of Sc. D., + was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
Brown Fund Com. Report:
Mr. Brown made report for the Brown Fund Committee + the report was adopted: (See Book of Reports – Pages 205-207)
Mr. Russell made report for the G. N. + I. College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
The Board took recess until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 21, 1922
The Board met this morning at half past nine o’clock.
Roll was called + minutes of Tuesday were read + confirmed:
The following resolution by Mr. Gober was adopted:
Law Bldg. Repairs:
“Resolved, that five hundred dollars or so much as necessary, of the repair fund already appropriated, be applied to supplying the Law Department with proper inside repair, furniture requirement, + to be spent under the direction of the Dean of that College and with the approval of the Chancellor being first hand, + this work to be done as soon as practical. This resolution is a renewal of a similar resolution passed at the last session of this Board which was not carried at for lack of funds.”
The following resolution by Judge Gober was adopted:
“Resolved, that the sum of then thousand dollars be placed in the Budget for repairs + equipment of the University building.”
(Page 256) The following appointments of ex-officio trustees were announced by Chairman McDaniel, for the ensuing two years.
Ga. School of Technology – H. J. Rowe, J. M. Brown – W. E. Simmons.
N. Ga. Agr. College – Howard Thompson, M. C. McWhorter, Harry Hodgson.
State College of Agriculture – J. W. Bennett, D. M. Hughes, L. G. Council.
State Normal School – Clark Howell – L. W. Cleveland, C. M. Candler.
Ga. Medical College – Bowdon Phinizy – J. B. Nevin – A. A. Lawrence
Ga. Industrial College – J. W. Bennett – Bowdon Phinizy – D. M. Hughes.
South Ga. Normal College – J. R. Pottle – D. M. Hughes – H. R. Goetchius.
Bowden State Normal College – J. B. Nevin – G. F. Gober – H. R. Goetchius.
Repairs:
On motion of Mr. Gober the Prudential Committee was requested to furnish the Chairman of the legislative Committee with an integral statement of needed repairs before the legislature meets.
The following report of the Laws + Discipline Committee was adopted:
“Resolved, that teach male student be assessed two dollars each year + that the sum raised shall be distributed by the Chancellor to each of the Societies Demosthenian?, Phi Kappa, Economics Society, Agricultural Club, + Engineering Society in co-operation with the presidents of these societies.
The Board adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.
Monroe, Ga. July 22, 922
Resignation Mr. Rowe Ex-officio Member Board of School of Technology:
The resignation of Mr. Hugh J. Rowe, as ex-officio Trustee of the Board of Trustees of the School of Technology having been received. Hon. Clark Howell is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy. This appointment should be placed on the minutes accordingly, + Mr. Howell notified, as well as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the School of Technology.
Henry D. McDaniel, Chairman.
Monroe, Ga. Oct. 19, 1922
Mr. Nevin Appointed to Vacancy on Committee of Treadwell Trust. Fd.:
“Dr. Brittain’s resignation of the office of State School Commission having automatically vacated his term of Ex-officio trustee of the University of Georgia, and vacancy is left on the committee appointed at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees in 1921, on the Treadwell Trust Fund.
Mr. James B. Nevin, a trustee of the University is appointed a member of the committee to fill (Page 257) the vacancy – and the Secretary will enter the appointment on the minutes – and notify Mr. Nevin + Judge Russell, chairman of the committee, accordingly.
Henry D. McDaniel,
Chairman Board of Trustees Univ. of Ga.
Monroe, Ga. Nov. 1, 1922
Mr. Rowe – Ex off. Member Board State Normal School:
Mr. Hugh J. Rowe, a trustee of the University of Georgia, is hereby appointed a trustee ex-officio, of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School. The Secretary will enter this appointment on the minutes + notify Mr. Rowe and Mr. Miller, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School accordingly.
Henry D. McDaniel,
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
Monroe, Ga. Nov. 13, 1922
Lucas Hill as Site of John Milledge Dormitory:
Whereas the trustees of the University by a referendum vote have confirmed the selection of a site on Lucas Hill for the construction of the John Milledge Dormitory by the Prudential Committee, + the selection of Ludlow + Peabody as architects, who have offered to furnish a design for a building to cost ultimately $150,000.00, but for the present to consist of one section to cost $50,000.00, the gift of Clark County, now in the treasury of the University, it is necessary to appoint a building committee for the purpose in question,
Building Com:- H. Harris, Chmn. Chan. Barrow H. J. Rowe M. P. McWhorter:
Therefore the Prudential Committee with the addition of Chancellor Barrow, is hereby appointed the Building Committee of which Mr. Henry Hodgson, Chairman of the Prudential Committee – shall be chairman. The secretary will inform them accordingly.
Henry D. McDaniel
Chairman Board of Trustees Univ. of Ga.
(Page 258)
Athens, Ga. June 14, 1923
The Board of Trustees met in annual session this afternoon at four o’clock, being called to order by Vice Chairman P. W. Meldrim.
The session was opened with prayer by the Chancellor.
Roll Call:
All members of the Board were present except Chairman McDaniel, Governor Hardwick and Messrs. Nevin, Lawrence, Pottle, Howell, Cleveland, Callaway, Thomas + Parks.
Excuses:
Excuses were made for Messrs. McDaniel, Lawrence, Howell, Cleveland and Parks and the excuses were accepted by the Board.
Minutes:
The minutes of the last day’s session of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed, also the different orders issued by Chairman McDaniel during the period between the last annual session and this session.
Committees were named as follows:
Prudential – Hodgson, Chairman, Rowe, Vice Chairman, McWhorter.
Finance – Simmons, Peabody, Rowe, Callaway, Hardy, Nevin.
Honorary Degrees – Conner, Peabody, the Chancellor.
Brown Fund – Brown, Bennett, McWhorter, Pottle, Council, Nevin.
Property – Gober, Hodgson, Phinizy, Goetchius, Thompson.
Insurance – Russell, Hodgson, Rowe.
Library – Peabody, Thomas, Thompson, Hodgson, Miller.
Law Library – Gober, Harris, Simmons, Pottle.
Invitations – Thomas, Hughes, Thompson, Phinizy, Lovvom.
Auditing – Thompson, Goetchius, Thomas.
Laws + Discipline – Candler, Peabody, Bennett, Miller, Council, Phinizy, Pottle, Hughes, Brown, Goetchius, Russell.
Branch Colleges – Harris, Thomas, Russell, Lovvom, Callaway, Hardy.
Athletics – Rowe, Hodgson, McWhorter, the Chancellor.
Legislative – To be named later.
Prudential Committee Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee for the past year were read. They were referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline to distribute to proper committees such parts as might be necessary to be reviewed by the different committees.
Dr. Hardman’s Report:
Dr. L. G. Hardman reported for the special committee appointed by the Board at its last session to secure a portrait of Dr. E. F. Starr and the history of his operation for super-public systotomy. Dr. Hardman made a most interesting talk and exhibited the stone that was taken from a man’s bladder by Dr. Starr in the performing of the first operation of this kind in the history of the world.
Further Investigation by Dr. Hardman:
On motion of Mr. Gober Dr. Hardman was requested to compile the facts relative to the work of all Georgian (Page 259) in the domain of scientific research and to report from time to time the result of his labors.
Dr. Hardman was made the custodian of the stone removed by Dr. Starr and any other thing necessary to be preserved until such time as he may make the final report to the Board and deposit the papers and other articles with the Board to be kept by the University.
On motion of Mr. Peabody the thanks of the Board were extended to the members of this committee for their work.
Thanks to Miss Starr:
The Secretary was instructed to express the thanks of the Board to Miss Alline Starr, of Nocoochee, Ga., for the portrait of her father and for the beef given Dr. Hardman and the committee in the compiling of data on this subject.
Invitation to Hardman Hall Dedication:
President Soule, of the State College of Agriculture, invited the Board to attend the alumni luncheon at the dedication of Hardman Hall next Tuesday as the guests of the College of Agriculture. The invitation was accepted with thanks.
Invitation to Gov-Elect Walker:
On motion of Mr. Gober an invitation was extended to Gov-elect Walter to sit with the Board during its sessions.
To School Supt-Elect Ballard:
On motion of Mr. Peabody a similar invitation was extended to State School Superintendent-elect Ballard.
Hours of Meeting:
On motion of Mr. Gober the hours of meeting have fixed as follows: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. and 4 p. m. to 6:30 p. m.
Auditor’s Report:
The report of the State School Auditors on the books of the treasurer was referred to the committee on auditing.
Crumbley Letters:
Certain letters of Mr. G. W. Crumbley concerning the Treadwell bequest were referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Chancellor’s Report:
Chancellor Barrow made his report and it was referred to the committee on Laws + Discipline to distribute to such committees as might be necessary the various recommendation.
Degree in Absentia:
Certain students asked the privilege of having their degrees conferred in absentia. This privilege was granted to the followings: Omah V. Bandcock, Mary O. Butler, Frank J. Erwin, J. M. Gorman, John G. Hood, Geo. W. Richardson, Geo. H. Ridgway, R. B. Tintly, Mary O. Whitehead, Elizabeth B. Young.
Portrait of Geo. Peabody:
The Board decided to attend in a body the presentation of a portrait of George Peabody, the work of Miss Mary Franklin, to Peabody Education Hall Friday morning immediately after the roll call and the reading of the minutes.
Leave of Absence for Dr. R. P. Stephens:
Application of Dr. R. P. Stephens for leave of absence for about four to six months during the late spring + summer of 1924 was referred to the committee on laws and discipline.
Committee on Law Dept.:
A motion by Mr. Russell that a special committee of not less than three no more than five members be named, to be known as the Committee on the (Page 260) Law Department was carried. All matters pertaining to the Law Department are to be referred to this committee and it is understood that the committee is for this session only. Chairman Meldrim named as members of this committee Messrs. Russell, Bennett + Hodgson.
Report of Ga. School of Technology:
Mr. Harris made that annual report as president of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 10, 1923
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock, present all the members except – Gov. Hardwick, Chairman McDaniel, Messrs. Lawrence Pottle, Howell, Cleveland and Parks.
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read and approved.
Presentation of Peabody Portrait:
The Board adjourned to George Peabody Hall where Dean Woofter presented to the University the picture of George Peabody, a beautiful portrait painting by Miss Mary Franklin who made the gift to the University. Dean Woofter gave an interesting account of the life and philanthropies of Mr. Peabody. Miss Franklin, the artist, was introduced to the Board. Chairman Meldrim accepted the portrait in a fitting manner on behalf of the Board.
Board of Visitors Report:
On reconvening the Board of Visitors made their report to the Board and the report was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline. The Board took recess for ten minutes in order to give the members an opportunity to meet the members of the Board of Visitors.
Report of N. Ga. Agr. College:
Mr. Hardy reported for the North Ga. Agricultural College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Recommendation of Ga. Tech Board:
Gov. Harris presented a certification for the Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology recommending Prof. Snow and Prof. Seal for the degree of Doctor of Science and Mr. Robert S. Holmes for the degree of Doctor of Literature. These were referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Report of Ga. State College for Women:
Mr. Russell reported for the Georgia State College for Women and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Degree in Absentia:
Mr. J. P. Hill asked to be allowed his degree conferred in absentia + the request was granted.
Report of Bowdon College:
Dr. Lovvom reported for the Bowdon State Normal College + the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
(Page 261) Leave of Absence for Mr. Brockman:
Leave of absence for Instructor Brockman of the Chemistry department was granted.
The following resolution by Mr. Goetchius was adopted and the secretary was instructed to forward a copy to Miss Franklin:
“Whereas the Board in pursuance of its action of the fourteenth, having repaired in a body to Peabody Hall in the George Peabody School of Education for the purpose of having formally presented to the University and its reception thereof of the portrait of Mr. Peabody, painted and presented by Miss Mary Franklin;
“Miss Franklin, the artist, had been invited to be present and she was introduced, and by a rising vote the members expressed their gratification at meeting her and of being given an opportunity of viewing the splendid portrait which she had placed in such enduring form. It was pronounced as a speaking likeness of the great man whose generous philanthropy and love for his fellow-men had prompted from him gifts so materially elevating, and blessing the efforts of men to better the condition of their fellow-men. Dr. T. J. Woofter, Dean of the School, on the part of the Chancellor and Faculty, gave an interesting and illuminating biographical but brief sketch of the distinguished subject of the portrait and of the donations he had made from time to time. Especially did he refer to his greatest donation for the Southern section of our country and to the particular gift of the Peabody Fund for the erection of the Peabody Building and the establishment of this school.
“At the conclusion of this address he presented for Miss Franklin the portrait, which is a most striking evidence of her skill in portraiture. It had been placed in a most advantageous light for the inspection of the Board during the exercise.
Judge Peter W. Meldrim, Vice-Chairman, in appropriate language then received the gift for and in behalf of the Board, and as expressive of its appreciation it is now resolved that this portrait is formally accepted and it is directed that it be assigned to the keeping of the Dean of the Peabody School of Education of the University.
“Resolved, that the thanks of the Board are extended to Miss Franklin and the Secretary will place this preamble and resolution on the minutes and transit a coy to Miss Franklin.
The following report of the Laws + Discipline Committee, made by Mr. Candler at the afternoon session, was adopted as a whole:
(Page 262) (Typed) The Committee on Laws and Discipline begs to report as follows:
- We recommend that the minutes of the Prudential Committee be approved with the exception of the action of the Prudential Committee in authorizing the degree of Master of Science in Commerce. We make this exception for the reason that we did not think that the Prudential Committee had the authority or was empowered to authorize this degree.
- We recommend that the degree of Master of Science in Commerce be created and authorized.
- We recommend that if any students in the University have completed the course which would entitle them to the degree of Master of Science in Commerce that this degree be conferred upon such students at this commencement.
- We recommend that Mr. Crumley be given a hearing by the Committee with reference to the estate of Mrs. Treadwell and the claim of some of her heirs to share in said estate.
We recommend that the leave of absence as requested be granted to Professor R. P. Stevens, he to furnish an assistant to do his work in his absence who shall be
- satisfactory to the Prudential Committee.
Visiting Committee’s Report.
We desire to commend the report of the Visiting Committee in its entirety and that the Legislative Committee of this Board be authorized to invite the members of the Visiting Committee to appear with them before the Legislative Committee at the coming session of the Legislature.
We especially commend the statement in the Committee’s report as follows:
“The growth and development of the University must stop where it is today or else a material increase must be provided in its physical equipment and its staff of instructors.”
We think this statement merits the approval of the Board and should be impressed upon the people of Georgia to the fullest extent.
We recommend the endorsement of the recommendation of the Visiting Committee with reference to the additional dormitory facilities for women and hope that some means can be worked up whereby this desired result can be accomplished.
We endorse the recommendation of the Visiting Committee that all students of the Junior and Senior classes who are not enrolled in Military Department be required to take regular physical training under the direction of a professor of physical training and hope some arrangements can be made whereby this recommendation can be accomplished.
We recommend that the question of the purchase of two linotype machines for use in the Department of Journalism be referred to the Finance Committee.
We recommend that the recommendation of the Visiting Committee to do away with the spring holidays be not approved.
We recommend that action on that section of the Board of Visitors report relative to moving up commencement one week be deferred and the Chancellor be directed to take up the question with the heads of the branch colleges and bring in a recommendation on the subject to the Prudential Committee which Committee shall have power to act on said recommendation. That portion of the report of the Board of Visitors concerning the State College of Agriculture is commended and this (Page 263) Committee recommends that the negro property near the campus of the College of Agriculture referred to in the report, be purchased as soon as possible.
This Committee recommends that the Chancellor be requested to prepare a report on the four quarter system setting forth definitely what is proposed to be done and the cost thereof and that said report be made to this Board at its next annual session.
The following recommendations are made by this Committee:
That Associate Professor of History, E. M. Coulter, be made a full Professor.
That Adjunct Professor of Romance Languages, T. S. Holland, be made a full Professor.
That Instructor in Romance Languages, J. R. Thaxton, be made Associate Professor.
That F. C. McClure be made Instructor in Romance Languages.
That Claude Chance be made Tutor in Romance Languages at $600.00 per annum.
That Adjunct Professor of English, John D. Wade be made Associate Professor.
That Adjunct Professor of Economics, J. G. Johnson, be made Associate Professor.
That Alton Hosch be elected as a Tutor in Commerce at $500.00 per annum.
That a fellow in Physics be elected at a salary of $250.00 per annum.
That an Adjunct Professor of Zoology be elected.
That Associate Professor of Mathematics, D. F. Barrow be made a full Professor.
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(Page 264) Resolution as to New Law Professor:
Mr. Miller introduced a resolution calling for the election of Mr. Robert L. McWhorter as professor of Law at a salary of $2300. It was referred to the special committee on the Law Department.
Quite a lengthy discussion was engaged in as to grants of the degrees to those recommended by the Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology, some members maintaining that under the rules the nominations must lie over for one year and other that it was the duty of the Board to consider them now.
Final action on the subject was as follows:
Degree of Sc. D. on Prof. F. C. Snow:
The degree of Doctor of Science as conferred on Prof. Franklin C. Snow by a vote of 16 to 0. Mr. Peabody and Gov. Brown explained that they voted in favor of the motion to confer the degree on the ground that Prof. Snow as a member of the Faculty of the Georgia School of Technology. Messrs. Callaway + Conner asked to be excused from voting and they were excused. Mr. Goetchius asked to be recorded as not voting. Mr. Hodgson asked to be recorded as wishing to be excused from voting until the committee on honorary degrees reported on the nomination.
Action Postponed as to Mr. R. S. Holmes:
On the proposition to confer the degree of Doctor of Letters on Mr. Robert S. Holmes, Mr. Candler moved a postponement until the next regular meeting of the Board and this motion was carried by a vote of 12 to 7.
Degree of Sc. D. for Prof. C. B. Seal:
The degree of Doctor of Science was conferred on Prof. C. B. Seal.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1923
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock present all members of the Board except Gov. Hardwick, Chairman McDaniel, Messrs. Lawrence, Pottle, Howell, Cleveland, Thompson, Phinizy, Nevin + Parks.
The minutes of Friday’s session read + approved.
The report of the Committee on Honorary Degrees was made by Mr. Conner as follows:
Miss Mildred Rutherford Litt. D.:
Your Committee on Honorary Degrees has had under consideration the name of Miss Mildred Rutherford for the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature and report the same back with the recommendation that the degree be conferred.
(Page 265) Sc. D. for N. P. Pratt:
“We have also had under consideration the nomination of Mr. N. P. Pratt for the degree of Doctor of Science and report the same back with the recommendation that the degree be conferred.
L. L. D. For H. W. Chase:
“Also we have had under consideration the nomination of Mr. Harry Woodhum Chase for the degree of L. L. D., and report the same back with the recommendation that the degree be conferred.
Ped. D. For W. T. Dumas:
“Also we have had under consideration the name of Prof. W. T. Dumas for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy and report the same back with the recommendation that the degree be conferred.
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. Conner, Chairman
The report of the Committee was adopted and the degrees ordered conferred as recommended.
Nominating for honorary degree J. J. Conner:
Gov. Harris nominated for the degree of Doctor of Laws Hon. James J. Conner, of Cartersville, and the nomination went to the committee on honorary degrees.
S. N. S. Report:
Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School and the report went to the committee on Branch Colleges.
State Coll. of Agric. Report:
Mr. Conner reported for the State College of Agriculture and the report was approved by the Board + ordered filed.
Report of the Ga. Indust. College:
Mr. Callaway was called to the chair and Mr. Meldrim reported for the Ga. Industrial College for Colored Youth. The report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Report for Ga. State Woman’s College:
Mr. Thompson made a verbal report for the Ga. State Woman’s College and stated that the written report would be filed later.
Mr. Gober moved to take the resignation of Chairman McDaniel from the table. The motion was carried.
The resignation of Chairman McDaniel, which was read to the Board, was as follows:
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Mr. Thomas W. Reed,
Secretary, Board of Trustees,
University of Georgia,
Athens, Georgia.
My dear Mr. Reed:
My health will not permit me to attend the approaching commencement of the University; and I cannot be present at the meetings of the Board of Trustees, I will thank you to place before its members this communication.
The Board, prompted by a spirit of consideration, which has touched me deeply and which will always be cherished among the prized recollections of a long life, has for sometime past relieved me in large part of the duties incident to the Chairmanship. May of the duties devolving upon me may been generously performed by other members of the Board and by its Secretary, awaiting the time when it might be expected that by regain of strength I would in full measure resume them.
Since my last election as Chairman, however, I have been subjected to severe illness and, while my condition is improved, I cannot look forward to a speedy restoration to bodily vigor (Crossed Out) – even such as might, but for my recent sickness, otherwise be compatible with my age.
In the circumstances I feel impelled to state to you that you must choose another Chairman in order that the duties and responsibilities of the position may be entrusted to one younger and more active than myself – one better able to aggressively promote and advance both the internal concerns and public interest of the University.
Through the graciousness and favor of the Board I have been its Chairman in continuous succession for a long period of time. Such work as I have been able to do in behalf of the University’s welfare is regarded by me as a form of public service of the highest order.
In my work as Chairman I can truly say that I have ever had the full support, cordial sympathy and earnest cooperation of every member of the Board, even as its personnel from time to time changed. I can say the same as to each and every officer of the University. With such experience as this, words become inadequate to express the overflowing sentiments of regard and friendship which I entertain for my fellow members of the Board and co-workers in the University.
During the balance of my term as Trustee, I desire and shall endeavor, in the ranks with the other members, to render the University all the service which my health and strength will permit; but the Chairmanship of the Board must be placed in other hands – less feeble than mine.
Very respectfully,
Henry D. McDaniel
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(Page 267) Mr. Gober introduced a preamble setting further the Board’s tribute to the work of Chairman McDaniel and an appreciation of his distinguished services and a resolution that his resignation be accepted. Messrs. Hughes and Callaway spoke in opposition to the acceptance of the resignation.
Mr. Goetchius offered a substitute that the resignation be not accepted. The vote was taken on the substitute and it was lost by a vote of 7 to 10.
The resolution as introduced by Mr. Gober was then adopted as follows:
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1923
“Resolved by the Trustees of the University of Georgia in annual session assembled, that
Whereas, the Honorable Henry D. McDaniel has been an invaluable member of the Board of Trustees from 1889 to 1923, and has been Chairman since 1899; and
Resignation Chairman McDaniel Accepted:
“Whereas he was asked many times that the Board of Trustees accept the tender of his resignation as Chairman, and has on June 14, 1923 again tendered his resignation using this language, “I feel impelled to state to you that you must choose another chairman.” And basing his action on his physical condition, and expressing in strong but contemns language the urgent desire that he must be relived from the detail work incident to such chairmanship; and
“Whereas during the long years he has been Chairman he has discharged the duties of Chairman with fairness, impartiality, and to the complete satisfaction of every member of this Board without criticism of his administration of the important office; and
“Whereas the Board of Trustees recognizes the great services that this distinguished Georgian has rendered to his native sate and to the University of Georgia; that in his young manhood, at the call of his country, he went to the War between the States as a Mayor of Volunteers; that in the storm of battle he received serious wounds from which he has every suffered; that after the War he served his state in the Constitutional Convention, in the General Assembly, and for two terms as Governor, discharging all these duties with great credit to himself and to the citizens of the state; and
“Whereas this Board of Trustees commends the life and the services of this pre-eminent Georgian as worthy of the emulation of the young men of this great Commonwealth in the present and in the coming years, and recommend him as an example for them to follow in civic, moral + political aspirations;
“Therefore, be it resolved, That only upon the insistence of (Page 268) of Honorable Henry D. McDaniel and at this earnest request, couched in these words: “the chairmanship of the Board must be placed in other hands, less feeble than mine”, and for reasons assigned by him, this Board accepts with reluctance and regret the tender of his resignation as Chairman, and we hope for him a restoration to heath and an extension of life and happiness’
“Resolved further, that the Clerk of this Board furnish a copy of these resolutions to him, and that they be spread upon the minutes of this Board.”
Judge R. B. Russell Elected Chairman:
Mr. Gober placed in nomination for the Chairmanship Hon. Richard B. Russell and Mr. Bennett nominated Hon. P. W. Meldrim. Mr. Meldrim declined to allow the use of his name as a candidate for this position.
Mr. Candler was called to the chair. After some discussion Mr. Bennett withdrew the nomination of Mr. Meldrim and Judge Russell was elected unanimously.
Messrs. Gober, Bennett + Brown were appointed as a committee to escort the new chairman to the chair.
Chairman Russell made a brief talk on assuring the chairmanship in which he expressed his appreciation of the honor conferred on him and pledged his best efforts in the future as he had always given them in the past to the best possible work for every interest of the institution.
Hon. H. D. McDaniel Chairman Emeritus for Life:
Mr. McWhorter moved that Hon. Henry D. McDaniel be made Chairman Emeritus of the Board for life. This motion was unanimously carried.
Finance Committee Report:
On motion of Mr. Simmons the purchase of two linotype machines for the Department of Journalism was declined on account of lack of funds.
The Committee on the Law Department made the following report, which was adopted:
Your special committee on the Department of Law to whom was referred the report of the Dean, begs leave to submit the following report:
The Dean submitted the following recommendation:
Law Department to be Member of Association of American Law Schools:
“The Faculty of the Law Department ask that you consider the matter of applying for membership in the Association of American Law Schools, and recommend:
“1. That the Law Department qualify for membership at the meeting of the Association in December 1924.
“2. That the entrance requirements of one year of college work become effective at the beginning of the autumn term of 1924.
“3. That the entrance requirement of two years of college (Page 269) work become effective at the beginning of the autumn term of 1925.
“4. That the requirement of three teachers giving substantially their whole time for membership to be made at the December meeting 1924 of the Association.”
Your Committee recommend the adoption of the recommendation that the Law Department qualify for membership in the Association of American Law Schools as set for in said report. The requirement s for membership in the Association of American Law School are as follows:
- Books in Library – 5000.
- Annual dues $100.
- Three teachers giving substantially whole time.
- Two years’ college work preliminary to entrance.
Estimate.
First year class 1922-1923, 68 College mem. 18 – 9.
Income from fees $8000. Expenses $
1923-1924
First year class, 15 Income $3720.00
2nd year – 22
3rd – 25 Expenses $
Your committee further recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
R. L. McWhorter Elected as Prof. of Law:
Resolved, That the continued growth and importance of the Law Department is such as to demand an additional member of the Law Faculty, + that Mr. Robert L. McWhorter be elected as a professor of Law at a salary of $2300 per annum.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard B. Russell, Chairman
John W. Bennett
Harry Hodgson
Property Committee Report:
Mr. Gober presented the report of the Property Committee and it was adopted. [See Book of Reports, Page 208].
See p 208 Report Book:
Mr. Meldrim, who had been named as chairman to represent the Board in receiving Hardman Hall at the dedication exercises Tuesday, suggested that a new chairman of the Board having been named, it would be proper to have him accept the building for the Board.
Chairman Russell said that Mr. Meldrim must represent the Board on that occasion and that he would introduce him at that time.
Mr. Goetchius moved that the Board do not accept Mr. Meldrim’s suggestion + that it be insisted that he (Page 270) represent the Board at that time. This motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Candler made the following report for the Committee on Laws + Discipline which was adopted:
“The Committee on Laws + Discipline report as follows:
Gymnasium Fee $5.00:
1. We recommend that the gymnasium fee of all students be increased for $3.00 to $5.00.
All Pay Athletics Fee:
2. We recommend that all students be required to pay the athletic fee unless excused by the Prudential Committee.
Red + Black Under School of Journalism:
3. We recommend that the paper published by the student body, to-wit, the Red + Black be placed under the supervision of the Department of Journalism.
Athletic Association:
4. We recommend that authority be granted the Faculty Chairman of Athletics in conference with the Chancellor to re-organize the Board of Directors of the Athletic Association in conformity with the requirements of the Southern Intercollegiate Conference.”
Excuses:
Mr. Callaway was excused from attendance upon the sessions of the Board after today. Mr. Council was also excused. Mr. Simmons was excused from the attendance after Monday.
Standing Committee on Law Dept.:
Mr. Bennett moved that a standing committee of three members be created to be known as the Committee on the Law Department. Mr. Rowe moved to amend by making that number five. Another amendment was offered that the Chairman of the Board be chairman of this committee. Both amendments were accepted and the motion as amended as carried.
Honorarium for Minister:
Mr. Callaway moved that the sum of one hundred dollars be appropriated as an honorarium for the visiting minister who preaches the baccalaureate sermon tomorrow. The motion was carried.
Chancellor to Address Legislature:
On motion of Mr. Harris the Chancellor was requested to appear before the legislature at its approaching session and address that body on the needs of the University and to branches and on education in general.
Legislative Committee to go Before Legislature:
On motion of Mr. Council the legislative committee of this Board is to appear before the legislature at that time with the Chancellor.
Tread-well Committee:
Mr. Russell now being chairman of the Board, Mr. Gober was appointed in his place as a member of the special committee on the Treadwell bequest.
The Board adjourned until Monday morning at 10 o’clock.
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Athens, Ga. Monday June 18, 1923
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock, Chairman Russell being absent, on motion of Mr. Gober, Gov. Brown was called to the chair.
Roll Call:
On the roll call the following were present: Messrs. Gober, Simmons, Goetchius, Brown, McWhorter, Bennett, Hughes, Meldrim, Thomas, Hodgson, Rowe, Candler, Miller, Peabody.
Minutes:
The minutes of Saturday’s session were read + confirmed.
Excuses:
Dr. Lovvom and Mr. Nevin were granted excuses for absence.
Library Com. Report:
Mr. Peabody presented the report of the Library Committee + it was adopted [See Book of Reports – Page…].
Thanks to Mr. Peabody:
Mr. Miller moved that the thanks of the Board be extended Mr. Peabody for his generous donation of money with which the interior repairs on the library building had been made. The motion was carried unanimously by rising vote.
Thanks for Donations:
The Secretary was instructed to properly thank the County of Clarke for its gift of fifty thousand dollars for the new dormitory building; also to thank several persons named in the report of the library committee for gifts of books.
The following resolution, introduced by Mr. Simmons, was unanimously passed:
Thanks to Mrs. Nettie E. Phillips:
“Resolved, that the thanks of the Board be extended Mrs. Nettie Elsas Phillips, of Atlanta, for her generous gift of $5000 to establish the Benjamin Z. Phillips Law Scholarship Fund in memory of her husband, Hon. Benjamin Z. Phillips with a copy of this resolution.
The following resolution by Mr. Peabody, was adopted. It refers to the membership of the University in the Association of American Universities.
Questionnaire to Faculty:
“The Board of Trustees desire to adopt the definite problem of emerging research in some of the departments of the University. The regard teaching power as the essential and highest qualification of a professor. At the same time they recognize that a university must provide for original investigation and furnish facilities form time to time, as it may be able, fro a professor especially suited to contribute to the advancement of science and learning. We wish to encourage graduate work in general, though we are fully aware that many departments are under manner and unloaded + cannot undertake graduate work at the present time. With these objects in new we request the following information from the members of the Faculty:
- Your full name, your baccalaureate degrees with dates + names of colleges.
- Your higher degrees, not honorary, with the names (Page 272) of institutions and dates.
- A list of the titles of graduate courses taken, after each title give the name of the instructor and of the institution in which he taught.
- A list of the books you have published; title, publishers, date.
- A list of the articles of a scientific character published in technical periodicals or in other research journals; title of article, title of journal, month + year of publication.
- Describe, if you will, any research work in which you are now engaged.
- Is your undergraduate work too heavy to permit you to engage in research?
- Do you prefer to give undergraduate work exclusively?
- What graduate work, not now offered, would you like to offer?
- Please state carefully what additional equipment you need to enable you to give the work mentioned in No. 9.
- Give a list of your 1922-23 graduate and undergraduate courses with the hours of each. Should you be relived of some of your work? If so, of what?”
The Board took recess until four o’clock this afternoon.
G. W. Crumbley Treadwell Bequest:
At the afternoon session a motion of Mr. Candler the Board heard from Mr. Gov. Crumbley who presented some facts relative to a claim of two relatives of the late Mrs. Rebecca J. Treadwell for a portion of her estate. This matter had been under the consideration of the Laws + Discipline Committee, and as motion of Mr. Candler it was withdrew from that committee and flood before the Board for action.
Mr. Bennett moved that the whole matter be referred to the committee on the Treadwell bequest to investigate and report back to the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Simmons moved as a substitute that the request made by the two parties for participation in the funds of the estate be regretted. The substitute was lost by a vote of 5 to 6 and the motion of Mr. Bennett was carried.
The Secretary was directed to secure a certified copy of the will and to spread it on the minutes of the Board.
The following telegram from Gov.-elect Walker was ordered spread on the minutes:
Monroe, Ga. June 15, 1923
T. W. Reed, Sec.
Athens, Ga.
Gov.-Elect Walter’s Telegram:
I cordially appreciate the courtesy of the Board of Trustees in inviting me to sit with the Board and deeply regret that the pressure incident to the inauguration; and moving my family to Atlanta make it impossible to accept, (Page 273) I need only say that among all the worthy institutions of the sate, the old mother university has the first place in my heart as evidenced by an unbroken record of personal attendance at commencement for thirty-two years. I will co-operate with the Board personally and officially one hundred percent in the development of the University.”
Branch College G. M. Report:
Mr. Thomas made report for the Committee on Branch Colleges which was adopted. [See Book of Reports Page…].
Budget Committee:
On motion of Mr. Gober a committee of five to prepare a budget to be presented to the General Assembly was authorized and the chairman announced that he would name the committee later.
Mr. Candler reported as follows for the Laws + Discipline Committee (Crossed Out).
“The Committee on Laws + Discipline having had under consideration the annual report of the Chancellor, referred to it, recommends to the Board the adoption of the recommendation that Associate Professor Walker, of the English Department be made Professor.”
R. P. Walker Promoted to Full Professor:
After some discussion a motion to refer this report to the Finance Committee was carried by a vote of 7 to 6, the chairman voting in the affirmative to break the tie.
The Finance Committee reported that on account of lack of funds the report should not be adopted.
Mr. Bennett moved to disagree to this report – and his motion was carried by a vote of 8 to 4.
The report of the Laws + Discipline Committee was then adopted.
The Board took recess until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 19, 1923
The Board met this morning at 10 o’clock. The roll was called + the minutes of the preceding day were read + approved.
Mr. Candler Leaves the Board:
Mr. Candler asked for leave of absence to attend the meeting of the Alumni Society, of which he is president. He stated that at the session of the Society today another would be elected as president + that with that election his membership on the Board of Trustees of his Alma Mater.
Chairman Russell expressed the regret of the Board at losing the valuable services of Mr. Candler.
(Page 274) Mr. Goetchius introduced the following resolution which was passed:
Publishing of Student’s Speeches in Bulletin + “Items”:
“Resolved, That the addresses made each commencement by the students representing the colleges comprising the University System (including those delivered June 18, 1923) be published each year in proper order and number, after delivery, in what is known as “The University Items”, the publications to be made under the direction of the Chancellor and the Professor of Secondary Education.
Brown Fund Com. Report:
“Resolved, further, that these addresses be also published in bulletin from + duly circulated under direction of the chairman of the Committee on Bulletin, the Chan approving.
Brown Fund Com. Report:
Gov. Brown submitted the report of the Brown Fund Committee and it was adopted [See Book of Reports Page 213]
Budget Com.:
Chairman Russell appointed the following Committee on Budget. Messrs. Gober, Brown, Meldrim, Hughes + Conner.
Dr. L. G. Hardman addressed the Board in regard to the work that had been assigned him in regard to gathering date as to the research work done by Georgians in certain lines of scientific work.
Dr. Hardman + Com. on Research Work:
Mr. Goetchius moved that a Committee of one member of the Board be appointed to serve with Dr. Hardman and that Dr. Joseph Jacobs be also asked to serve on this committee, and that the committee make its report to the Board at its next annual session or to the Prudential Committee if it should be desired to make report earlier. This motion was carried.
It was ordered that the papers in the Starr matter be spread on the minutes and published [See Page…].
The Board took recess until nine o’clock Wednesday morning.
Athens, Ga. June 20, 1923
The Board met this morning at 9:30 o’clock. Minutes of the preceding day were read and approved.
Hon. A. R. Lawton, newly-elected president of the Alumni Society, was presented by Chairman Russell as a new member of the Board.
Mr. Peabody was named as a member of the Committee on Research Work of Georgians.
The budget committee, through its Chairman Mr. Gober, made the following report.
“The committee on the Budget submit the following report upon the Budget to be presented to the legislature for appropriations for the years 1924 + 1925. We? adopted (Page 275) the following portion of the Chancellor’s report:
“By an act of the legislature a budget committee was established + the committee has held its meeting. The Pc presented a budget, which in their judgment represented the needs of the University. This budget included certain buildings but the stress was laid on maintenance. During the next biennium, even with the present state appropriation, our income for the biennium will be reduced $60000. This arises from the fact that the annual contribution of $40000 from the General Education Board classes July 1, 1924.
“The growth in numbers which has been act forth demands at present an increase in the teaching force. It seems logical to expect that the numbers will continue to increase. The budget of the Prudential Committee was, however, based upon the present needs as set forth by the heads of departments.
“I hope I have not said too much about our needs. I have tried to be moderate in many expressions. As a rule the other unites of the University system are in the dilemma, as the Board knows from members who represent these colleges.
“The amount which the Prudential Committee asked for maintenance was $150000 for each of the years 1924 + 1925.”
An appropriation of $5000 for the Library and Extension work in connection therewith. This matter is an urgent need, to keep and maintain the library as it should be. It is used by the 1500 students in regular attendance as well as 2000 students of the Summer School who are teachers and attend during the six weeks session.
There is an imperative need for a woman’s dormitory on the campus. These students have no dormitory at present on the original campus and there are about 174 in attendance who pursue their work in Franklin College. There should be an appropriation for this building of at least $125000.
The buildings on the Campus are old and scattered and there is great trouble in keeping them in condition fit for uses. As heretofore, there should be an appropriation of at least $5000 for each year for repairs.
The School of Technology asks that its former appropriation of $112500, last year made, be increased by $65000. This school is in great stress and it seems the failure to give it this appropriation would be disastrous to its proper maintenance, progress and usefulness.
Bowdon College has done good work during the past year. It had an appropriation of $15000 last year and it asks for $30000 per year for the next two years. It also asks for $100,000 for a dormitory which is needed.
(Page 276) The State Normal School asks that its appropriation be increased to $100,000 for maintenance. This is a large school and it seems impossible for it to run on the present appropriation.
The Georgia State Industrial College had an appropriation to replace a burned building. It has scraped up in addition to this appropriation about $17500, which has been spent on the construction. An additional amount is necessary for its completion. The authorities suggest that $ will be necessary. Under the Landscrip Act Georgia agreed to and is obligated to furnish proper buildings for this school, and if the state fails to do it, it will be liable to lose the money coming to it under the Morrill Act of 1890. It is important that the state meet its obligations in this respect.
The claims for appropriations for the Agricultural College are set forth in the summary next hereinafter. It would be idle to present have claims of the Agricultural College or to enlarge on the great work it is doing for the State.
(Typed) STATEMENT FOR BUDGET COMMITTEE.
University of Georgia
For Maintenance $ 150,000.00 per annum
For Dormitory building for men 100,000.00
For Dormitory building for women 100,000.00
For Physics building 150,000.00
For purchase of Real Estate 6,000.00
For improvement of Grounds 5,000.00
$ 511,000.00
State College of Agriculture
For Maintenance $ 135,000.00 per annum
For State Extension Work 55,600.00
For Framers Institutes 2,500.00
For offset Federal Smith-Lever 185,000.00
For Building 200,000.00
For Purchase of Real Estate 25,000.00
For Equipment 15,000.00
For Improvement to Buildings 15,000.00
For Grounds 3,000.00
$ 636,100.00
Georgia School of Technology
For Maintenance $ 177,500.00 per annum
Also need for more buildings stressed.
Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youths
Appropriation to complete building.
State Normal School
For Maintenance $ 100,000.00 per annum
Such building appropriation as the Normal
School Committee may ask.
(Page 277) Bowdon State Normal College
For Maintenance $ 30,000.00 per annum
For Dormitory building for men 100,000.00
$ 130,000.00
Georgia State Women’s College
For Maintenance $ 50,000.00 per annum
For Summer School 2,500.00
For Deficit 10,000.00
$ 62,500.00
The Georgia State College for Women
The Georgia Medical College No Special Request.
The North Georgia Agricultural College
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As to the Branch Colleges, the reports to this Board do not specially ask for any increased amounts for maintenance. They all appear to be doing a good work and should have at least the amount of their last appropriates.
Respectfully submitted,
Geo. F. Gober, Chm.
Joseph M. Brown
Dudley M. Hughes
The following were nominated for honorary degrees and the nominations under the rules went over for one year.
Louise Frederick Hays for the degree of Litt. D.
J. C. Wilkinson “ “ D. D.
Charles M. Candler “ “ L. L.. D.
W. T. Hunnicutt “ “ D. D.
David Marx “ “ D. D.
An amendment to the budget committee report was offered + adopted to the effect that any specific requests made by boards of other branch colleges that may be reasonable + proper + approved by the legislative committee of this board have the endorsement of this board.
F. A. Stovall was allowed his degree in absentia.
The faculty recommendation for degrees were then read + adjourned as follows:
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The Hon., Board of Trustees
University of Georgia.
Gentlemen:
The Faculty respectfully recommends that the following students be passed to the degrees named.
Master of Arts
William Park Brooks, Jr. Nell Upshaw
Master of Science in Agriculture
Chen Chou Hsu William Gordon Wingate
Bachelor of Arts
Edwin Mallard Everett
Charles Goodrich Henry summa cum laude
Freeman Cheyne McClure
Joseph Edgar Chapman magna cum laude
Edwin Thomas
James Kincheloe Mooney cum laude
John William Bennett, Jr. Daniel Marshall Pollock
Austin Ford Dean Marion Davis Seaborn, Jr.
Franklin Harrison Fuller Robert Bruce Twitty
Zachariah Clark Hayes, Jr. Samuel Lamartine Varnedoe
Frederick Oscar McKenzie Alsa Brown Williams, Jr.
Oscar Rollin Methvin
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Mary Cornelia Abney William Cornelius Fleming
Grace Allen George Horace Ridgway
Blanche Asbury Angelyn Sasnett
Mary Ormond Butler Carolyn Sims
Frances Lucile Chumbley Mary E. Sims
Frank Jennings Erwin, Jr. Elizabeth Barber Young
Bachelor of (Crosse Out) Arts in Education
Sara Nelle Gilland Ethel Purcell
Evelyn Powell Ruth Rae
Bachelor of Journalism
James Keller Harper
Bachelor of Science
Edgar Mullins Dunstan summa cum laude
Elkin Vogt magna cum laude
James Thomas Adair, Jr. I. Paul Morris
Robert Matthew Davant Thomas Burdell Phinizy
John Weyman Davis Joseph LeConte Talley
John Henry Walker, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
William Hugh Young magna cum laude
William Floyd Abercrombie cum laude
Harry Earl Eldridge James Anderson Newton
Charles Henry Newton, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
Aaron Bush summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Willmarth Winans Drake with honors
Omer Clyde Aderhold Henry Gross Kicklighter
John Lee Bolton Lucius Rosser Langley
David Frank Bruce Walter Aubrey Lundy
Sydney Grigsby Chandler Hubert Henry Maddox
Fleming DuBignon Chastain George McDuffie Miller
Elisha Ketron Davis James Paul Murphey
Henry Watson Derden Walter L. Patterson
Erastus Lamar England Young Marion Patterson
Arthur Francis Gannon Byron Lester Southwell
John Wynn Gillespie Addison Knox Swift, Jr.
Homer Jefferson Hardin Fred Andrew Tanner
William Joel Hart Howard Otis Thomas
Oscar Leon Johnson George Amos Turner
Marion Usry
Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
Omer Vaughn Badcock Mary Olive Whitehead
Lillian Shehee Lucy Ann Wood
Adra Lois Stillman Annie Saffold Wooten
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Clifford Ward Baker I. P. Coulter
Robert Lee Biggs Columbus Joseph Durham
Thurston McKinnon Levie
(Page 279) Bachelor of Science (Commerce)
Moses Gustavus Murray, Jr. With high distinction
Paul Kemper Anderson Benjamin Franklin Joel, Jr.
Miller Raiford Bell Robert Lowell Lane
Robert Bowen Ernest Algernon Lowe
George Marion Broadhurst James Augustus Morgan, Jr.
Clarence Elmo Brockinton Chester Elijah McRae
George Judson Clark Morton Nachman
Jerome Dougherty Davis Thomas Howard Rivers
Edgar Willis Drew John Frederick Schwalb
Thomas Russell Everett Luther Clyde Still
Pierce Eugene Gunby Allen Julian Stickland, Jr.
Nathaniel Jefferson Harben Robert Lee Turman, Jr.
Samuel Alford Idelson Louis Sumner Winn Charles Rupert Youngblood
Bachelor of Science (Medicine)
John Malcolm Gorman Powell McRae Temples
John G. Hood, Jr. Hugh Capers Walker
John Daniel Lamon, Jr. Earl Loy Warren
George Williams Richardson
Bachelor of Laws
Harold Kassewitz with first honor
Thomas Hayes Cooley
James Pittman Hill, Jr.
Ulysses Vasco Stancil with distinction
Enoch Hood Wilkerson
Gordon Worth Chambers Roy Sexton Jones
Lawrence Douglas Cook Charles Arthur Lewis
Cyrus West Fields William Howard Mewbourne
George Griffin Finch John Walton McWhirter
Harvey Dixon Griffin Howard Pool
Ernest John Haar James Ralph Rosser
Ernest Clifford Hogan George Hardy Treadwell
Edward Young Howard Glenn Cheatham Tyson
Ernest John Wilcox
Graduate in Pharmacy
James Davis Melton Rufus Lester Neville
John B. Miskof Francis Abda Stovall
Very Respectfully,
W. D. Hooper
Secretary.
(Typed Ended)
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.
(Page 280) Documents in E. F. Starr Investigation
[Copy of Telegram]
Augusta, Ga. June 15, 1923
J. S. Stewart,
Athens, Ga.
Old Medical Directory give Dr. Starr’s graduation 1844.
W. H. Doughty, Jr.
[Letter of R. H. Baker]
2. Date of Operation. The latter part of September 1874.
3. What was operation? Removing stone from bladder. You will have to give the operation.
4. Who assisted in the operation? Dr. John A. Woody, Dr. A. F. Underwood, Dr. W. F. Howard, + Dr. B. F. Chapman.
5. Was the patient anesthetized? Yes.
6. Name of patient + what was his age? Benjamin Satterfield + was about forty or forty-five years old.
7. Did he recover? Yes, + lived for years in Lumpkin County afterwards.
8. Do you know the changes made for the operation? I only know that Dr. Starr’s daughter (Mamie) sent me a note on Mr. Satterfield for collection of $100 some time after the operation, + presumed it was for this operation.
Note: I think Dr. Starr’s initials was E. F. but am not positive. You can get this information from Hon. Jesse R. Lumsden, Nocoochee Valley.
Very respectfully,
R. H. Baker.
[Letter of J. W. Campbell]
Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 7, 1922
Dr. L. G. Hardman,
Commerce, Ga.
My dear Doctor:
Dr. F. K. Boland called me up this morning and asked me to give you what information I had in reference to Dr. E. F. Starr, of Nocoochee, as you had the information that he was probably the first surgeon in Georgia to remove a stone from the bladder.
I find quite an extensive sketch of Dr. Starr (Page 281) on page 1030 Memoirs of Georgia, Volume 2. It makes no mention whatever of Dr. Starr operating for stones in the bladder, but it does mention that he was very successful in treating hernias.
Dr. Starr removed a stone from the bladder, by ?? operation, which weighed a little more than one ounce about 1875, + reported the operation in the American Journal of Medical Sciences, July 1877. Pervious to this, Dr. Banks, of Gainesville, had operated many times for stone in the bladder + had removed the parotid gland as early as 1831.
Dr. W. S. Armstrong removed a stone from the bladder of a farmer from Franklin County in Sept. 1894. The stone weighed 13.7 ounces. I assisted him in the operation. He reported it to the Medical Association of Georgia in 1895 (Transaction 195). This was the largest stone that had ever been successfully removed at that time, for the patient recovered.
Dr. L. B. Grandy wrote a very brief but impressive article “History of Medicine” which appears in the Transaction of the Medical Association of Georgia 1895, + it is possible that he mentioned Dr. Starr’s operation.
Dr. Eugene Foster, of Augusta, also wrote a Medical History of Georgia, which appears as Chapter V, Volume 2, Memoirs of Georgia, but I do not recall any special mention of Dr. Starr.
If I find anything work while, I will let you know. In the meantime; I am with best wishes.
Yours truly J. L. Campbell,
23 Doctor’s Bldg.
P. S. I will be glad to have you call to see me anytime you are in the city.
J. L. C.
[Letter of W. B. Townsend]
Dahlonega, Ga. July 14, 1922
Dr. L. G. Hardman,
Commerce, Ga.
Dear Sir:
Mr. G. M. McGuire, of this place, told us this morning that he saw the operation on Ben Satterfield made by Dr. Starr, assisted by Dr. N. F. Howard, now dead. He says it was in the fall of 1881.
Respectfully
W. B. Townsend.
(Page 282) [Letter of Miss Elleen Starr]
Nocoochee, July 8, 1922
Dr. L. G. Hardman,
Dear Doctor:
[This letter evidently an answer to the one below]:
My father married in 1846 + settled in Rome + became the leading physician of the city, + had a drugstore. In 1856 my grandfather Williams died and left the old home place to my mother who was his youngest child + was very anxious for her to come back + live in it. To please my mother, who had always been home-sick for Nocoochee + her own people, my father at a great sacrifice sold out in Rome in 1856 and moved to Nocoochee, where he spent the remainder of his life. His practice extended over several counties + while he was very successful as a general practitioner, surgery was what interested him most. I remember one case of which he was proud: a man’s arm at wrist had been shattered by a bullet or shot, I do not remember, only that it seemed impossible. O save it, but he did + the man afterwards told him that arm was just as story as the other one. When I was a child I remember he kept a boy of a very poor family n our home for several weeks getting him in condition for an operation for cataract which was successful.
Joe Carron’s little sister Ella, now dead, was born a cripple, one foot deformed, + father straightened it + while never as strong as the other, she could walk without crutches or stick. Father contributed numerous articles for the medical journals + no duff in some number of 1871 to 1877 could be found the thing you wish.
Yours sincerely
Elleen Starr.
[Dr. L. G. Harman’s letter to Miss Starr]
July 5, 1922
Miss Elleen Starr,
Nocoochee, Ga.
Dear Miss Starr:
Since receiving your letter, I have looked up in the Southern Medical and Surgical Journal that was published in Augusta about that time and after your father graduated, and I find two or three articles in this journal from Dr. E. F. Starr, of Rome. I would like to know of your father lived in Rome in 1852 or at any time about that time? I am writing some of the physician to find out from some of the older citizens some information in regard to the operations, etc. and (Page 283) I would like to have any information you can give me.
Yours very truly,
L. G. Hardman.
[Letter Dr. L. G. Harman to Miss Starr]
June 19, 1922
Miss Elleen Starr,
Nocoochee, Ga.
Dear Miss Starr:
I presented the matter of the discovery your father made to the Trustees of the University of Georgia last Friday, and they appointed a committee to confer with you to see whether or not you would be willing to present the stone and a picture of your father, to be placed in the Medical Department of the University of Georgia with a short history of his work. I would be glad to hear from you in regard to the matter. Chancellor Barrow, Judge Enoch Callaway + myself were the committee appointed.
I would be glad if you would give me the name of the patient, the date of the operation and whether or not the patient lived. I think this would be quite an honor bestowed upon your father and I am doing what I can, and at the same time, I think it would be an interesting matter to the State of Georgia. I would like to know if your father graduated at the University of Georgia or where he graduated, and whether or not he attended the literary department of the University and if so, when.
Thanking you for this information, I am.
Yours very truly
L. G. Hardman.
[Letter of Messrs. Starr to Dr. Hardman]
Nocoochee, June 20, 1922
Dr. L. G. Hardman:
Dear Doctor Harman:
Your letter in regard to presenting the stone and father’s picture to the Medical Department of the University of Georgia has just been received.
You have spoken to me about presenting them to the Augusta Medical College where my father graduated. He never attended the University of Georgia. He and Dr. James Phillips attended what at that time was considered an excellent school, [I do not know whether it claimed to be a college] in Clarkesville taught by a Northern man whose name I cannot recall. The place was afterwards bought by Gen. Toombs + Hon. Judge Bleckley + is now owned by my nephew-in-law, Mr. J. E. Stewart. (Page 284) The man on whom father performed the operation was a Mr. Satterfield, of Dahlonega, who lived years after this operation. I do not remember the year for I was just a young girl at the time. But wouldn’t the date and facts of the case be found in the pamphlet you told me of? But which by the way I never got. If not, I am sure an account is given in an article in “Memoirs of Georgia” Vol. 1. I had a copy of it but gave it to my sister and it was burned when her house was destroyed by fire.
I will be glad to give the stone and have father’s picture placed in the University, + appreciate what you have done towards having his work recognized.
Yours truly,
Elleen Starr.
[Letter of Dr. Harman to Miss Starr.]
June 22, 1922
Miss Elleen Starr,
Nocoochee, Ga.
Dear Miss Starr,
I am in receipt of your letter and have communicated your willingness to furnish the picture of your father and the stone to Chancellor Barrow and Judge Callaway, who are on this Committee. I appreciated this very much + I am sure it will be appreciated by others. When you have the matter ready, I shall be glad to take charge and have it placed in a desirable place. It is a pleasure to me to be of service in honoring your father’s name in which I think he so richly deserves.
Yours very truly,
L. G. Hardman
[Letter of Dr. Hardman to Miss Stone]
June 29, 1922
Miss Elleen Starr,
Nocoochee, Ga.
Dear Miss Starr:
I have had a talk with Dr. Howard A. Kelly of Baltimore, with reference to your father, + he is anxious to put something of his work + the operation in his new book, + if you can possibly get me the names of anyone who would likely know about the operations as to the date and know something about the patient, I would be very glad to have them. I understand he graduated at the Medical College at Augusta in 1844. I have looked in Knight’s Memorials of Famous Georgians and I do not find (Page 285) anything except it mentions Elijah Starr, of Nocoochee. Would there be anyone at Dahlonega, physician or anyone who would likely know about it?
Thank you for this information, I am.
L. G. Hardman
[Letter of Miss Starr to Dr. Hardman.]
Nocoochee, July 1, 1922
Dear Dr. Harman:
I found a copy of Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. 2, gotten out by the Southern Historical Society, which gives a sketch of my father, tells of his having been surgeon of 24 Ga. Recipient during Civil War. Tells of his graduation from Augusta Med. College in 1844 and states that during his first year’s practice he successfully treated a case of inguinal hernia in Towns County (was this located in Nocoochee) and had since operated several times with equally satisfactory results. But I didn’t mention the removable of the stone.
I have asked several of the older men in Nocoochee + while they remember the operation, they do not remember dates. I do not remember the initials of the man, but know the Mr. Satterfield was a merchant in Dahlonega. I remember hearing my mother say that in a city the man would have had to pay a large sum of money + the most father got was some dry goods from his stone. Dr. N. F. Howard was the physician in Dahlonega but had long since died. There is a memoir of him in the same volume. Mr. Luwisden? Said there was an account written up for the Dahlonega paper at the time – and of course must have been in the Medical Journal, but I do not know how to trace these.
I am sure the operation was performed about 1877. Am sorry I am not able to give you more satisfactory date. Again but we thank you for the interest you have shown.
Yours sincerely
Elleen Starr.
(Page 286)
Atlanta, Ga. August 25, 1923
The following members of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia are hereby appointed as members of the Prudential Committee.
Howell C. Erwin, chairman
Harry Hodgson, Athens, Ga.
Hugh J. Rowe,
Marcus P. McWhorter Greene County, Ga.
Richard B. Russell,
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 12, 1923
In new of the fact that at the recent annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia it was impossible for the Board to complete its session by attending to all of the matters which should have been determined by the Board, I deem it my duty, as the adjournment was taken subject to my call, to re-assemble the Board for the purpose of completing several unfinished matters and for the consideration of nay business which may be properly brought before the Board.
An additional reason which compels me to re-assemble the Board is the immediate pressing necessity for the consideration of what shall be done as to the deficiency caused by the explication of the donation of the General Education Board; and also to consider what is to be done with the communication with reference to the negro college at Savannah and the demands urged by the United States Department of Education.
The Board is therefore called to meet in the Supreme Court Room, State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga. on Monday morning Sept. 24, 1923, at 10 o’clock.
Richard B. Russell,
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
(Page 287)
Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 24, 1923
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock in the Supreme Court room, being called to under by Chairman Richard B. Russell.
The roll was called, the following members being present: Gov. Walker, Chairman Russell, Messrs. Hardy, Pottle, Barrett, Gober, Hughes, Meldrim, Lawton, Goetchius, Fleming, Conner, Lovvom, Thomas, Cleveland, Nevin, Rowe, Hodgson, Lawrence, Simmons, Callaway.
Chairman Russell presented the new members of the Board, Messrs. Lawton, Barrett, and Fleming.
Excuses were made for Messrs. McWhorter, Hodgson + Peabody who were absent. The excuses were accepted.
The report on the Georgia State Industrial College which was made following an inspection of the institution by the specialist in charge of Land-grant College Statistics of the Department of Education at Washington was read by the Secretary for the important of the Board.
Judge Meldrim spoke in regard to the report, he being chairman of the Board of Directors of that institution.
Judge Gober introduced resolutions on the subject.
Talks were made by Chancellor Barrow, Messrs. Callaway, Gober, Hughes, Goetchius, Lawton and Russell.
The resolution was the voted on and adopted unanimously as follows:
“Resolved, That the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia pledges itself to comply in good faith with requirements of the Department of the Interior in the handling and use of the Morrill Fund of 1890.
Resolved further, that the committee of the Board on Legislation be instructed to prepare under the approval of the governor such bill or bills as may be necessary to meet the requirements of the Department of the Interior and to present the same to the next session of the General Assembly and to urge their passage.
Resolved further, that the Chancellor of the University be directed to supervise said College for this Board, to make such changes in curriculum as may be proper (Crossed Out) order to comply with the requirements of the Department of the Interior and to suggest such changes as practiced within the funds of the institution n the teaching force.
Resolved, further, that the Chancellor, together with the officers of the local Board, work out a plan for the enlargement of said institution, and that he make report of the same at the next annual meeting of this Board.”
(Page 288) The following resolutions, introduced by Judge Callaway, was adopted:
“Whereas the General Assembly of Georgia for the past several years has been making annual appropriations to the Medical Department of the University of Georgia for the maintenance of a school of Public Health and Hygiene or Preventive Medicine, thereby requiring the maintenance of such School by said Medical Department, and
“Whereas, in pursuance of such legislative authority, said Medical Department has established said School of Preventive Medicine – and the same is now in successful operations, and it is both appropriate and necessary that the proper degrees earned by students in said school of Preventive Medicine should be conferred upon the graduates of said Medical Department of the University, namely, by the Local Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Faculty of said Medical Department with the approval of the Chancellor,
“Therefore, be in resolved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia that the following degrees by conferred upon students in said School of Preventive Medicine of said Medical department in the same manner as the degrees of Doctor of Medicine are now conferred by said Medical Department upon the terms and conditions as herein set forth, to-wit:
Degrees
Bachelor of Public Health
Pre-requisite: The student must have completed a course of study qualifying him to matriculate as a student of the Medical College. The satisfactory completion of an approved program of at least one year in the School of Public Health will be necessary to obtain the degree of Bachelor of Public Health.
Doctors of Medicine completing a minimum of six weeks intensive training in the School for Public Health, combined with actual experience in City, County or States Health Department under the supervision of the Director of the School of Public Heath and the Commissioner of Health of the State of Georgia are granted this degree after passing a satisfactory examination.
(Page 289) Master of Public Health
The Master’s degree represents one year’s advanced work following the Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or its equivalent. The work may be wholly or only partially and the School Doctor of Medicine having had six weeks intensive training in the School of Public Health and having completed a satisfactory program of City, County or State Public Health work under the supervision of the Director of the School of Public Health and Commissioner of Health of the State of Georgia are granted the degree. The program must be presented in writing before being undertaken and its duration will depend upon the qualifications of the candidate and the nature of the work.
Doctor of Public Health
Doctors of Medicine who have conclude at least one year’s training in the School of Public Health or its equivalent, and who have spent one year in the completion of an approved program are granted this degree after presenting a thesis and undergoing an oral examination. The program outlined may deal with City, County, or State Health work in any or all their respective phases.
The following resolution introduce by Judge Gober was adopted:
(Typed) Whereas the donation of $40,000.00 by the General Education Board will be withdrawn on and after July 1924 and the Legislature has made no appropriation to furnish an amount to replace this fund and
Whereas this Board is committed to the proposition to pay reasonable salaries to the officers and Professor of the Institution to the extent of their resources but with such economy as is possible and
Whereas in the limited time at the Annual Commencement in the stress of business it has been found impossible to take up and properly consider the matters hereinafter referred to, therefore
Be it Resolved that a Committee of five from the Board be appointed by the chairman to take into consideration and report to the next annual meeting of the Board upon the following matters with their recommendations thereon, to-wit:-
(Page 290) (a) The amount of pay drawn by each officer of the University and the services rendered therefore.
(b) The amount of teaching force in each Department, the amount of work done by each Professor or Teacher, the hours given to the work and the number of students taught.
(c) The standard maintained in each Department and the relations between the students and professors.
(d) To consider and report upon any matter of economy that is practical and advisable in the administration of the affairs of the University.
(e) To take into consideration and report any recommendations they any think proper in reference to any promotion or honorary degrees in any departments.
Resolved further that said Committee upon the call of the Chairman shall have and exercise the power of the Board to meet at any time in Athens during the season of the University and to go through the different departments of the University in order to make proper report upon the matters committed to them herein.
Resolved further upon the approval of the Chairman of the Committee the Secretary of this Board shall pay to each member of the regular per diem and mileage allowed members of the Board for services out of any available money in the Treasury, - not out of money appropriated by the Legislature for maintenance. (Typed Ended)
The committee on the Treadwell bequest reported as follows and the report was adopted;
(Page 291) (Typed) COPY
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 24th, 1923
To the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia:-
Your committee appointed to look into and report upon the status of the bequest to the University made by Mrs. Rebecca J. Treadwell of McDonough, Henry County, Georgia, deceased, submit the following report:-
Mr. S. W. Carson of Atlanta was appointed Executor under the will and has qualified and acted as such. He had the will probated in solemn form, a copy of which and codicil was kindly furnished by him, and is attached to this report. The provisions of the will and what the University is to get under it and the terms of the trust appear from the will.
Mr. Carson estimates that the trust fund going to the University--that is the fund from which the University will receive the interest--will amount to between forty and fifty thousand dollars after paying the other legacies--have been paid, and the balance, one fourth, will be paid, as he hopes, by February, 1st, 1924. There is a trust fund of ten thousand dollars given the Georgia Baptists Orphans Home at Hapeville to be paid and also a donation of one thousand dollars to the Agnes Scott College at Decatur which must be paid. There is a claim set up by one Mr. Oglesby for $10000.00 against the estate, based on a claim for services in nursing and attending the deceased and her husband. Mr. Carson informed your committee that he thought this claim could be compromised for $2500.00 and that it would be to the interest of the estate to do this. He would like to have the authority of the Board to act in the matter and we so recommend.
(Page 292) (Typed) -2-
Certain nephews of the testatrix came before the Board at the last commencement at Athens and asked that they be paid five hundred dollars each, basing their claim upon the fact that certain other nephews, or those related in the same degree, had been given by the testatrix legacies in like sum. Mr. Carson thinks, and so does your committee that they have no legal claims. The will has been probated in solemn form; the testatrix had more than one hundred relatives and as to why and for what reason she did not remember these people in her will was a matter for the testatrix. Your committee is of the opinion that they have no legal claim and further that this Board has no authority to donate to them any part of this fund.
Mr. Carson understands from the will that he is to manage this fund as trustee, to loan it at seven per cent on real estate and to pay over the interest as he received it to the Board of Trustees fro the use and purposes of the Trust. There is also a question as to how and in what way the beneficiaries are to be nominated and by whom. This is a matter which should be understood between Mr. Carson and the Board and a proper resolution passed in reference to it.
The will asks that this fund should be known and called:- The T. J. Treadwell and Rebecca J. Treadwell Memorial Fund. The provision of the will is that this fund shall be given to the beneficiaries and not loaned to them as Mr. Carson understands. In this respect it differs from other trust funds for the benefit of beneficiaries held by the Board. It seems that neither the Testatrix nor her husband had any children and that during her lifetime she did much to help deserving students get an education but her assistance was always furnished as a gift without any strings to it.
(Page 293) (Typed) -3-
Mr. Carson is a wide awake, active business man of Atlanta. He is a good friend of the University and the University is indebted to him for this donation in this that when he was consulted by the Testatrix and she expressed the desire to give the residue of her estate to educational purposes as outlined in her will he suggested to her the placing of this fund in the hands of this Board to carry out her wishes.
Mr. Carson states that he hopes to turn over some of the accrued interest to the board on or about February 1st, 1924, depending on his ability to make collections.
Your committee recommends:-
(a) That said Trust fund be accepted by the Board under the terms of the will.
(b) That in consultation with Mr. Carson rules be made as to the handling of the fund and the appointment and selection of beneficiaries, such matters to be presented to the Board at the next meeting.
(c) That any money paid over on this donation be held by the Treasurer intact until further order.
(d) That said fund be denoted and known under the name given it by the Testatrix.
(e) That a standing committee of four be appointed, of which the Chairman of this Board shall be a member and Chairman, to represent the Board in the handling of this fund; to recommend to the Board the names of the beneficiaries under rules agreed to by Mr. Carson.
(f) That the will and codicil thereto hereto attached by spread on the Minutes of the Board.
(g) That the Oglesby claim be settled by Mr. Carson on the best terms possible, but the payment on such account not to exceed $2500.00
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) Geo. F. Gober, Chairman,
James B. Nevin,
Committee.
(Page 294) (Typed) STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON. IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN.
I, MRS. REBECA J. TREADWELL, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and mindful of the uncertainty of life, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all wills by me heretofore made, as follows, to-wit:
ITEM 1 I desire to be buried in a Christianlike manner by the side of my deceased husband at McDonough, Georgia.
ITEM 2 I desire my Executor to pay at once all my just and lawful debts.
ITEM 3 I hereby direct my Executor to pay the following devises as soon after my decease as he can collect in sufficient money for the money; I direct my said Executor to pay from my estate the income taxes on said devises so that said amounts shall be net to the devises:
(a) Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars to each of the children of Warren Treadwell who survive me.
(b) Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars to W. E. Treadwell.
(c) Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars to Lula Brewer, daughter of W. E. Treadwell.
(d) Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars to Mrs. Ind. Roberts, daughter of W. E. Treadwell.
(e) Four Thousand ($4000.00) Dollars to be equally divided among the children of John A. Treadwell who survive me.
(f) Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars to each of the children of Mrs. Catherine Moseley, who survive me.
(g) Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars to each of the children of F. S. Treadwell who survive men.
(h) One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars to Elijah Oglesby of McDonough, Georgia.
(i) Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars to each of the children of my sister, Elizabeth Love, who survive me.
(Page 295) (j) Five Hundred ($500.00) to the son of my sister, Caroline Cook, if he survives me.
(k) Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars to each of the children of Martha Love, who survive me.
(l) One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars to Mrs. Pearl Treadwell, wife of B. H. Treadwell.
(m) Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars to my great-nephew, Owen Love.
(n) Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars to Hardy Moseley.
(o) One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars to Mrs. Fannie W. Treadwell.
(p) Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars to Mrs. Rebecca Landrum.
(q) One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars to Agnes Scott College at Decatur, Georgia, to establish a scholarship to be known as the “Rebecca J. Treadwell Scholarship”; the money to be invested and the income to be given each year to some poor but deserving girl.
(r) Ten Thousand ($10000.00) Dollars to S. W. Carson as Trustee and his successors, said money to be invested by said Trustee in first loan deed on approved property in Atlanta or its vicinity and the net income therefrom to be turned over to the Georgia Baptist Orphan’s Home at Hapeville. In case of the resignation or death of S. W. Carson, his successor shall be appointed as provided in Item V of this Will and under the same restrictions. This is to be a Memorial in memory of Thomas J. and Rebecca J. Treadwell, husband and wife.
(s) Eight Thousand ($8000.00) Dollars to Mrs. Pearl Kirkwood and her two daughters of Corona, Alabama.
(t) Eight Thousand ($8000.00) Dollars to Mrs. Bennie Auxford and her three daughters.
(u) Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars to be divided (Page 296) (Typed) among those children of Mrs. Bonnie Woolley who survive me.
(v) Three (3.00) Dollars each month to my old servant and driver, “Charlie”, for and during his natural life.
ITEM IV I hereby will and devise the following personal property belonging to me as follows:
(a) To Mary Kate Oxford, my great niece, my ladies gold watch and chain.
(b) To Lizzie Moseley, my great niece, my diamond brooch.
(c) To Mrs. Rebecca Landrum my small solitaire diamond ring.
(d) To Mrs. Witzy Moseley, wife of Owen Moseley of McDonough, Georgia, my large diamond ring.
ITEM V All the rest and residue of my property of every kind and description, whether real, personal or mixed and wherever located I will, devise and bequeath to S. W. Carson as Trustee for the following trust: I desire that said Trustee shall as rapidly as possible convert said residue into cash and loan the money derived therefrom to responsible persons, taking as security first loan deeds on property located in Atlanta or vicinity, with as large a rate of interest as can be secured and at the same time have ample security. Said Trustee shall turn over the net income from said loans to the State University of Georgia, at Athens, Georgia, for the purpose of educating poor and deserving boys, no boy to receive more than two Hundred Dollars per year; said fund to be know as the “Thomas J. and Rebecca J. Treadwell Memorial.”
In case of the resignation or death of the said S. W. Carson I hereby direct that the Ordinary of Fulton County, Georgia, shall designate in writing a successor who shall at once become vested with all the rights and powers of the said Carson, except that the successor of said Carson, shall, before entering upon their duties as Trustee, execute a good and sufficient bond for twice the amount of said trust estate, payable to the Ordinary of Fulton County, Georgia and his successors in office for the faithful discharge of their duties; and said Ordinary of Fulton County shall (Page 297) (Typed) in like manner from time to time fill all vacancies in said trusteeship so that said fund may be a perpetual fund for the purposes aforesaid.
ITEM VI I hereby nominate and appoint S. W. Carson as Executor of this my last Will and Testament on account of the love and confidence my deceased husband and myself have in him, and hereby (Crossed Out) give him full and complete power and authority to sell and convey any and all property that I have at either public or private sale, without any order form the Courts of this or any other State and on such terms as he thinks best; to execute any deeds in pursuance of any bond for title that I may make during my lifetime, without order from any Court. I desire that he be not required to file inventory or appraisement or make returns to the Courts of this or any other State.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 19th day of November in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Nineteen.
Mrs. Rebecca J. Treadwell (SEAL)
The foregoing instrument, consisting of four pages, was signed in our presence by the Testatrix, Mrs. Rebecca J. Treadwell, and by her declared to be her last Will and Testament, and we at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, have set our names and residence as Witnesses:
F. M. Berry Fourth National Bank, Atlanta,
Chas. A. Bowen 1622-30 Healey Bldg., Atlanta
C. L. Adams 414 Empire Building, Atlanta
GEORGIA
Henry County
In the Court of Ordinary, I. A. G. Harris, Ordinary of said County, and Ex-officio Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, certify (Crossed Out) that the foregoing 6 pages of printing and writing contain a full, true and complete copy of the will of Mrs. R. J. Treadwell, deceased, as the same appears of record and file in this office.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at McDonough, Georgia, this 6th day of January, 1921.
A. G. Harris,
ORDINARY EX-OFFICIO CLERK.
(Page 298) (Typed) Copy
STATE Of GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HENRY.
I, MRS. REBECCA J. TREADWELL, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and being desirous of adding to my last WILL AND TESTAMENT, dated November 19th, 1919, certain additional bequests and making certain changes therein, do hereby make, publish and declare this Codicil to my said Will as follows:
ITEM A: I hereby add to Item III of said Will and Testament, with the same provisions as therein contained, the following bequests:
(1) To my niece, Mr. Daisy Fincher, One Thousand ($1000.00) dollars.
(2) To my nephew, Will Moseley, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars.
(3) To my niece, Polly Moseley, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars.
(4) To John Moseley, Ben Moseley, Frank Moseley, George Moseley, Dock Moseley, sons of Ben Moseley, deceased, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars each.
(5) To John Moseley, Jim Moseley, Ira Moseley, Angie Hammonds and Ida Hammonds, children of Jose Moseley, deceased, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars each.
(6) To my niece, Mrs. Maggie Collins, Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars.
(7) To my niece, Mrs. Nannie Willingham, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars.
(8) To my niece, Mrs. Thomas Morris, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars.
(9) To my niece, Mrs. Jennie Harper, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars.
(10) To my nephew, Rod Oglesby, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars.
(11) To Mrs. Fannie F. Oglesby, wife of Elijah Oglesby, One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars, as a token of my appreciation of her loving care and attention to me.
(Page 299) (Typed) (12) To Mrs. Sallie Love, wife of Peter Love, One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars as a token of my appreciation of her love and attention shown me.
(13) To Wm. Clifton Carson, Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars as a resemblance of the love that my deceased husband and I had for him.
ITEM B: I hereby revoke Section “f” of Item III of my said will and substitute therefore the following: Two Thousand ($2000.00) Dollars to Kate Kirkwood, wife of Same Kirkwood.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 6th day of July in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Twenty. “Fulton” erased and Henry inserted before signing.
Mrs. R. J. Treadwell (SEAL)
The foregoing instrument, consisting of two pages, was signed in our presence by the Testatrix, Mrs. Rebecca J. Treadwell, and by her declared to be a Codicil to her last Will and Testament, which was dated Nov. 19th, 1919, and we at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, have set our names and residence as WITNESSES:
J. M. Gilmore McDonough, Georgia.
A. N. Brown McDonough, Georgia.
Epps Branan McDonough, Georgia.
(Typed Ended)
(Page 300) On motion of Mr. Gober the legislature is to be asked to provide $60000 for the Ga. Industrial College at Savannah for the needed improvements there and also to appropriate an additional sum of $25000 to match the proposed gift to that institution for the General Education Board.
On motion of Mr. Lawton the treasurer was directed to sue such notes of the Brown Fund and other trust funds as he and the Chairman might think should be sued.
On motion of Mr. Gober the treasurer was directed to bring the amount of insurance on the law library up to fifteen thousand dollars.
The security was directed to express to Mrs. A. H. Neon the thanks of the Board for the gift of two thousand dollars through the will of her husband.
The following Committees were announced by the chairman:
Legislative: Lawrence, Chairman, Fleming, Lawton, Callaway, Nevin, Barrett, Cleveland, Pottle, Hughes, Council, McWhorter.
On Invest System: Gober, Chairman, Fleming, Hardy, Cleveland, Miller.
On Treadwell Fund – Russell, Chairman, W. N. Barrett, Ervin.
The following appointments of ex-officio members of Branch College Board of Trustees were made:
Ga. Industrial College – Lawton, Nevin.
State College of Agriculture – Simmons.
Ga. Medical College – Fleming.
North Ga. Agr. College – Barrett.
State Normal School – Ervin.
The Board then adjourned.
R. B. Russell, Chnm.
T. W. Reed Sec.
Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 20, 1923
It appearing from a letter from Hon. B. S. Miller, a member of the special committee appointed to examine into the finances of the University as related to the members of the Faculty, that it will be possible for him to serve at this time as a member of such committee, it is therefore order that Hon. W. E. Simmons be appointed as a member of said committee.
Richard B. Russell
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
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Atlanta, Ga. May 19, 1924
T. W. Reed, Sec. + Treas.
Athens, Ga.
Dear Sir:
At last commencement I made no appointments to fill the positions of Trustees at the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega. Since that time I appointed Mr. Barrett to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of Hon. Howard Thompson, but made no change as to the other members.
I am unable to ascertain whether Hon. Marcus P. McWhorter. Has permanently charged his residence to the State of Wisconsin or not and assume, from the fact that he has not resigned as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University, that his absence from the State is perhaps temporary. However, I learn that he will not be back in Georgia at the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the branch college at Dahlonega which occurs in June, and as the University should be fully represented at these meetings I hereby appoint George F. Gober as a member of the Board of Trustees of the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega in lieu of Marcus P. McWhorter. The appointment to last until the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University.
Sincerely,
Richard B. Russell
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia
Atlanta, Ga. May 23, 1924
T. W. Reed, Sec.,
Athens, Ga.
Dear Sir:
I have just received a letter from Mr. Harry Hodgson stating that on account of the approaching marriage of his daughter he will be unable to be present at the approaching meeting of the Trustees of the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega. I consider it very desirable that there be present all of the meeting of the representatives from the University Board of Trustees so as to show them that the Old Mother is not reflecting her guardianship of these children of the State.
As Mr. Hodgson cannot be present, I have appointed Hon. Howell C. Erwin (pro hoc vice) in accordance with Mr. Hodgson’s request that someone be appointed for this meeting in his stead. Please make a minute of the appointment and notify Mr. Erwin. With assumes of kindest regards.
Yours Friend
Richard B. Russell
Chairman Board of Trustees
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Athens, Ga. June 12, 1924
The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia was called to order in annual session by the chairman, Judge Richard B. Russell, in the Memorial Hall this afternoon at four o’clock.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the Chancellor.
Roll Call:
The roll call showed the following members present: Governor Walker, Chairman Russell and Messrs. Gober, Simmons, Pottle, Goetchius, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, Barrett, Fleming, Hughes, Rowe, Hodgson, Erwin, Peabody, Harris, Hardy, Conner, Lovvom, Ballard, and Lawton.
Excuses:
Excuses were referred for Messrs. Nevin and Lawrence and Meldrim, who hope to be in attendance tomorrow, + for Mr. Council who cannot be here during the session.
Chairman Russell introduced the new members of the Board at this point, Messrs. Fleming, Ballard, Erwin + Lawton.
Minutes:
The minutes of the Atlanta meeting last September were read and approved, Mr. Gober was requested to make a brief statement later on of the report on the Treadwell bequest, which was on order of the Board not read in detail at this time.
Prud. Com. Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee for the college year 1923-1924 were read and referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Invitation to Luncheon:
President Soule extended an invitation to the Board to a luncheon to be given by the trustees of the State College of Agriculture in honor of the Board Friday afternoon at half past six o’clock at the Agricultural College Capprie?. The invitation was accepted with thanks on motion of Judge Gober.
Chancellor’s Report:
Chancellor Barrow made his annual report and on motion of Mr. Goetchius it was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Distributive Committee:
On motion of Mr. Howell the Prudential Committee was made a distributing committee, charged with the duty in the future of taking the report of the Chancellor and other annual reports to the Board and reporting at the opening of each annual session recommendation as to the distribution of their various parts to the proper committees of the Board for consideration.
Investigating Com. Report:
Judge Gober made report as chairman of the special investigating committee appointed last September. The report was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mr. Peabody moved that the thanks of the Board be extended to the committee for its very able report. The motion was carried unanimously.
(Page 304) Mr. Howell’s Offer:
Mr. Howell offered to print the report in the Atlanta Constitution and furnish the Board with enough copies of the paper to send a copy to each of the members of the legislature. On motion of Mr. Conner the generous offer of Mr. Howell was accepted with the thanks of the Board.
Gov. Walker:
Governor Walker stated that he would take pleasure in incorporating favorable reference to this report and its request for an appropriation in his annual message to the legislature.
Mr. Fleming suggested that it might be will to have copies of the report printed and sent to the members of the legislature. This suggestion was adopted.
Chairman Russell stated that he expected to also incorporate the report in his annual report to the Governor.
On motion of Mr. Howell, Gov. Walker was thanked for his statement that he expected to make this report a part of his message to the legislature.
Degree of A. B. in Journalism:
On motion of Judge Gober the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Journalism was created to take the place of the present degree of Bachelor of Journalism.
Hours of Meeting:
On motion of Mr. Gober the time of meeting each day was fixed as follows: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. and 4 p. m. to 6:30 p. m.
Mr. Lawton introduced the following resolution in regard to the alumni society electing trustees and it was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline:
Resolution As to Alumni Trustees:
“Resolved, That the Trustees approve the request of the Alumni Society that the General Assembly at its approaching session enact a statute providing for the addition to the Board of six additional members, elected from time to time by the Alumni Society from those who shall have been at some time students at the University.”
Degree in Absentia:
Authority was given for granting degrees in absentia to F. J. Frederick and W. W. Hardman.
The Board then adjourned until then ten o’clock tomorrow morning.
R. B. Russell Chnm.
T. W. Reed Sec.
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Athens, Ga. June 13, 1924
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock. The session was opened with prayer by Dr. George Foster Peabody.
On the call of the roll and during the day the following were present: Governor Walker, Chairman Russell, and Messrs. Gober, Nevin, Pottle, Goetchius, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, Barrett, Fleming, Hughes, Rowe, Hodgson, Erwin, Peabody, Harris, Meldrim, Hardy, Miller, Conner, Callaway, Lovvom, Ballard, Lawton.
The minutes of the preceding day were read and approved.
On motion of Mr. Rowe Governor Walker was made ex-officio a member of all committees.
Report of Ga. Tech:
Governor Harris made report for the Georgia School of Technology and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Report of N. Ga. Agr. College:
Mr. Hardy reported for the North Georgia Agricultural College and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
The name of Prof. Morton was presented for the degree of Doctor of Science by the Board of Trustees of the Ga. School of Technology and was referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.
The standing committees of the Board were announced by Chairman Russell as follows:
Prudential – Erwin, Hodgson, Rowe, McWhorter.
Finance – Simmons, Rowe, Peabody, Brown, Cleveland, Ballard, Callaway, Nevin.
Honorary Degrees – Hardy, Peabody, Harris, Pottle, the Chancellor.
Brown Fund – Brown, Pottle, Meldrim, Lawrence, Erwin, Nevin.
Property – Barrett, Hodgson, Lawton, Goetchius, Lovvom.
Insurance – Rowe, Ballard, Conner.
Library – Peabody, Thomas, Lovvom, Hodgson, Miller.
Law Library – Gober, Harris, Simmons, Pottle.
Law Department – Russell, Simmons, Hardy, Brown, Rowe.
Invitation – Thomas, Hughes, Ballard, Erwin + Lovvom.
Auditing – Goetchius, Meldrim, Thomas.
Laws + Discipline – Gober, Fleming, Peabody, Miller, Lawton, Meldrim, Conner, Pottle, Hughes, Cleveland, Goetchius + Howell.
Branch Colleges – Harris, Thomas, Meldrim, Lovvom, Callaway, Hardy.
Athletics – Rowe, Hodgson, McWhorter, Erwin, the Chancellor.
Legislature – Lawrence, Fleming, Howell, Lawton, Callaway, Nevin, Barrett, Cleveland, Pottle, Hughes, Council.
Treadwell Fund – Russell, Gober, Barrett, Erwin.
Ga. Med. Coll. Report:
Judge Callaway submitted the report for the Georgia Medical College + it was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
(Page 306) Report of Bowdon College:
Dr. Lovvom submitted the report of the Bowdon State Normal College and it was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Chairman Russell made some interesting remarks on the relations between the University and its branches and Governor Harris spoke of the relation between Tech and Georgia and stated that they were closer now then ever before.
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
Rev. W. S. Walker was nominated for the degree of D. D. and the nomination under the rules went over for one year.
Rev. J. Walter Hendricks was nominated for the degree of D. D. and the nomination under the rules went over for one year.
State School Auditor’s Report:
The report of State school auditor on the books of the treasurer was read and referred to the committee on auditing.
11 o’clock Saturday morning was fixed as the hours for hearing from the Board of Visitors.
Disposition of Ga. Indust. College Funds:
The treasurer brought to the attention of the Board the fact that several months since he had been sent by Mr. Walter B. Hill a back book showing a deposit to the credit of T. W. Reed, Treasurer of $3231.41, that had been collected towards a fund of erecting a girl’s dormitory at the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youth at Savannah. The treasurer stated that he was in doubt wither it belonged in University funds or funds of the college at Savannah and asked for direction in the matter.
After some discussion of the matter by Messrs. Howell, Ballard, Lawton and Gober a motion was adopted, offered by Mr. Peabody, that this sum of money be held by the treasurer to be disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contributions that had been made, at such time and under such terms as the Board of Trustees may determine.
Mr. Peabody moved that investigation be made as to the sum of thousand dollars said to be on hand in Savannah for the same purpose as the $3231.41 above referred to, with the idea of determining whether this should be turned over to the treasurer of the University to be held for the purposes of the contributions. This matter was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mr. Lawton moved that the hour of adjustment be charged from 2 p. m. to 1:30 p. m. The motion was carried.
Mr. Howell moved to take recess until one o’clock. The motion was carried.
At one o’clock the Board re-assembled.
Report of Ga. Industrial College:
Judge Meldrim reported for the Ga. Industrial College for Colored Youth + the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
(Page 307) Miss Anne W. Brumby Elected Dean of Women:
Chancellor Barrow reported that Dean Woofter had recommended for the position of Dean of Women and Associate Professor of Education Miss Anne Wallis Brumby, and that he also made this recommendation. On motion of Judge Gober the secretary was instructed to cost the ballot of the Board of Miss Brumby. The secretary cast the ballot, 22 ayes, no nays. Miss Brumby was declared elected.
Mr. Hardy reported for the committee on honorary degrees and the report was adopted as follows:
Honorary Degrees Conferred:
The committee on honorary degrees recommends that the following degrees be conferred:
The degree of Doctor of Laws upon Hon. Charles Murphy Candler and Prof. Robert H. Powell.
The degree of Doctor of Science upon Dr. Thomas P. Herman and Prof. A. B. Morton.
The degree of Doctor of Letters upon Prof. Robert S. Holmes, Prof. W. D. Hooper + Mrs. Louise Frederick Hays.
The degree of Doctor of Pedagogy upon Prof. W. H. Maxwell.
Respectfully submitted
- S. Hardy, Chairman
Judge Gober reported for the Laws + Discipline Committee as follows:
“The Committee on Laws + Discipline has had under consideration the following resolution by Mr. Goetchius:
Report on Resolution as to Ga. Industrial College:
Resolved, that the Committee on Branch Colleges are requested to specially examine into all matters pertaining to the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youths at Savannah and to report to this Board at its session.”
The Committee on Laws + Discipline heartily approves the purpose of this resolution. We do not believe that this institution has received from the state the support to which it is entitled under the terms of the Morrill Act, and in our opinion the benefits of this act are seriously imperiled to the whole State system, unless a more liberal policy with this school is adopted.
We therefore recommend that this resolution be referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges for report + recommendation accordingly.
Geo. F. Gober, Chnm
The report of the committee was adopted.
(Page 308) Judge Gober also submitted the following report from the Laws + Discipline Committee:
“The Committee on Laws + Discipline submits the following report:
As to Alumni Secretary:
A letter directed to Messrs. Moise, Lawton and Smith by Dr. R. P. Brooks, Secretary, in reference to certain matters set forth. The letter is herewith submitted. The suggestion therein made are approved by this committee but the financial part of it as to the salary and the payment of it be referred to the committee on finance.
Geo. F. Gober, Chairman
The above report was adopted. [For text on Dean Brook’s letter see Book of Reports, Page…].
Proposed Promotions:
Mr. Erwin introduced a resolution raising the rank of Associate Professor Davenport to that of full professor at a salary of $3000. On motion of Mr. Lawton it was referred to the finance committee.
Mr. Rowe introduced a resolution raising the rank of Instruction Drewry of the department of journalism to that of adjunct Professor. It was referred to the finance committee.
Proposed honorary degrees:
The names of Dr. R. P. Brooks and Prof. J. M. Watters were presented for the honorary degree of Doctor of Commercial Science. Referred to honorary degrees committee and goes over for one year.
The board took recess until four o’clock.
On re-assembling the Board on motion of Governor Walker extended its sympathies to Mayor Simmons who is ill at the hospital.
Messrs. Joel A. Wier, E. H. Dorsey and Fleetwood Lanier, as a committee on the Kiwanis? Club appeared before the Board and extended an invitation to the Board to attend the meeting of the Kiwanis Club at 2 p. m. Monday next. The invitation was accepted with thanks of the Board.
Judge Gober made the following report for the Committee on Laws + Discipline:
“Resolved, that the Trustees approve the request of the Alumni Society that the General Assembly at its approaching session enact a statute providing for the addition to the Board of six additional members, elected from time to time, by the Alumni Society, from those who shall have been at some time students at the University.”
The Committee on Laws + Discipline upon the above resolution recommend that the above resolution be recommended with the amendment (Page 309) that the number of such trustees be four instead of six, that their terms of service be eight years, that at the first election there be one for two years, one for four years, one for six years and one for eight years, but all subsequent elections be for a full term of eight years.
G. G. Gober, Chairman
Action as to Alumni Trustees:
Debate ensued upon the report. Judge Gober explained his position in opposition to the report. Messrs. Callaway and Lawton spoke in favor of it. Governor Harris pointed out what he considered a partial objection to it, to-wit, that part allowing anyone who had been a student here to be eligible as a trustee. Governor Brown spoke against the resolution.
A motion by Mr. Conner to adjourn at five o’clock to go to the College of Agriculture was adopted.
Mr. Hodgson resumed debate on the report of the Laws + Discipline Committee.
“That it be understood that the ex-officio membership of the president be eliminated by the statute.”
The original motion as amended by Mr. Lawton was then passed.
Governor Harris gave notice that he reserved the right to oppose the resolution before the legislature along the line he had objected to it. Gov. Brown gave similar notice.
On motion of Judge Gober, Gov. McDaniel was excused on account of his health from attendance upon this session of the Board, and on motion of Judge Meldrim the regrets of the Board were expressed that he could not be present.
The Branch College Committee was called to meet at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning, the Finance Committee at 9:30.
The following leaves of absence were granted:
Mr. Hughes after the close of tomorrow’s session.
Mr. Fleming for tomorrow session.
Mr. Howell after tomorrow morning session.
Dr. Lovvom after tomorrow morning session.
On motion of Mr. Rowe, Judge Gober was elected as permanent Vice Chairman. Chairman Russell was excused from tomorrow’s session.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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Athens, Ga. June 14, 1924
The Board met this morning, Vice Chairman Gober presiding.
On the call of the roll and during the day the following members were present: Messrs. Gober, Simmons, Nevin, Pottle, Goetchius, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, Barrett, Hughes, Rowe, Hodgson, Erwin, Peabody, Harris, Meldrim, Hardy Miller, Conner, Callaway, Thomas, Lovvom, Lawton.
The minutes of the previous day’s session were read and approved.
Final Disposition of Fund for Ga. Indust. College at Savannah:
Mr. Goetchius moved that the action of the Board as to the $3231.41 ordered held for the Ga. Industrial College be reconsidered + the motion was carried. This followed the statement of Judge Meldrim that the proper place for this money was in the treasury of that institution at Savannah. Judge Meldrim moved that this money be turned over to the treasurer of the Ga. Industrial College at Savannah to be held by him for the purposes for which the fund was raised. This motion was carried.
Nomination for honorary degree:
The name of Prof. H. H. Simmons was presented for the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters, and the nomination went over under the rules for one year.
State Normal School Report:
Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
The Chancellor announced that the War Department had placed the University of Georgia back on the list of Distinguished Military College. This fact was ordered entered on the minutes.
Gov. Harris made the following report for the Committee on Branch Colleges:
To the Board of Trustees:
Your Committee on Branch Colleges beg leave to submit the following report:
1. All the representatives of these colleges have submitted reports which have been carefully considered.
The reports of all show a very favorable condition with increased attendance and many new features already established and many were in contemplation.
The schools generally need more money for building, teachers + equipment.
Annexed hereto is a statement showing the amount of money asked for by each of the several institutions.
Report of Committee on Branch Colleges:
(Page 311) Your committee finds that these amounts are greatly needed and recommends that the request for the same be approved by this Board and submitted to the legislature for consideration and action at the next session of the same.
2. In particular, you Committee has had under consideration the satisfaction and condition of the Industrial College for Colored Youths at Savannah.
To put this institution on its feet, allay all future criticism and prevent any loss of the funds contributed by the United States to the University, the following appropriations from the State Treasury will be needed:
$20000.00 to finish the burned building now in course of construction.
$25000.00 to finish the dormitory projected for which the General Education Board has agreed to contribute $25000 in case the state makes the appropriation above said.
$10000.00 additional appropriation for maintenance, making $20000 in all, will be necessary to put the institution on its feet + keep it going for the ensuing year.
Your committee as of the opinion that the importance of these appropriations for the colored school, involving as they do, the continuation of the Morrill Fund to the University, will justify the appointment of a special committee from this Board to look after and present these matters to the several committees of the Legislature and press the same for passage, and it is so recommended.
Respectfully submitted,
W. E. Harris, Chairman.
Exhibit
Summary of appropriations asked for.
Georgia Tech $43000.00 to meet deficiency
Bowdon College $125000.00 for dormitories, C. R.
State Nor. School $175000.00 for buildings + inward maintenance
North Ga. Com. College $10000.00 for water works.
The above report of the Committee on Branch Colleges was adopted.
A Special Committee, consisting of Messrs. Callaway, Thomas + Hughes, was named to present the needs of the Ga. Industrial College to the legislature at the approaching session of that body.
(Page 312) Chancellor Barrow made report as to what he had done in reference to the work of inspection of work done at the Ga. Industrial College and this report was referred to the special committee just named for the Georgia Industrial College.
Mr. Howell moved that all papers relative to this college be turned over to this special committee. This motive was carried.
Mr. Goetchius submitted the following report for this committee on auditing, which was adopted.
To the Board of Trustees:
The auditing committee beg leave to report that we have examined into the accounts of the treasurer of the University and find the same to be correct.
Audition’s Report:
The records and accounts of the Treasurer have been examined and audited in detail by the State School Auditor and that official reports to this Board under date of June 11th that all money is properly accounted for and the system of the treasurer in keeping his accounts is pronounced to be excellent.
The committee asks that it be permitted to commend the work of the Treasurer as will deserving the favorable criticism of the state school auditor.
Respectfully submitted
Henry R. Goetchius
P. W. Meldrim
W. E. Thomas.
Report of the State School Auditor
Athens, Ga. June 11, 1924
Trustees of the University of Georgia,
Athens, Ga.
Gentlemen:
I have examined and audited the records and accounts of the Treasurer of the University of Georgia and the Georgia State College of Agriculture, including the Smith-Lever-Federal and State – and the Extension Funds and find them correct, all money properly accounted for + the system of accounting excellent I proved all cash on hand by actual court and bank balances by confession with banks.
I was extended every courtesy by the Treasurer, Mr. T. W. Reed, and I had his full co-operation throughout my work.
I commend Mr. Reed for his accuracy and the systematic manner in which he keeps his records.
Very truly Tom Wilson,
State School Auditor
(Page 313) T. W. Reed Re-elected Sec. Tres.-Registrar:
On motion of Mr. Simmons, T. W. Reed was re-elected as Secretary, Treasurer + Registrar for the period of three years, Mr. Simmons casting the ballot of the Board, 22 yeas, no nays.
Board of Visitors Report:
The Board of Visitors made their report and at its conclusion the Board recessed for fifteen minutes in order that the members might meet the members of the Board of Visitors.
The report of the Board of Visitors was referred to the committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mr. Rowe introduced a resolution transferring the supervision of the Georgia Cracker for the department of English to the department of Journalism. It was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mr. Rowe introduced the following resolution which was passed:
Stegeman’s Salary:
Whereas at the last annual session of this Board the gymnasium fee was received for $3 to $5 in order to provide for the payment of the entire salary of H. J. Stegeman as Associate Professor of Physical Education, and whereas by oversight the proper amount of his salary was not included in the report of the Finance Committee, + whereas the treasurer under instruction of the Prudential Committee carried over a credit balance of $1350 to provide for the correction of this item, therefore Be it resolved that the treasurer be authorized to pay over this amount on Associate Prof. Stegeman’s salary.
The name of President M. D. DuBose, of the North Ga. Agricultural College was presented for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy. The nomination went over for one year under the rules.
The Board took recess until Monday morning.
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1924
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock, Vice Chairman Gober presiding. Later in the day Chairman Russell was present and presided at the afternoon session.
On the roll call and throughout the day the following members were present: Chairman Russell + Messrs. Gober, Simmons, Nevin, Pottle, Goetchius, Cleveland, Brown, Fleming, Rowe, Hodgson, Erwin, Peabody, Meldrim, Miller, Conner, Thomas + Lawton.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and approved.
Property Com. Report:
The report of the property committee was made and was referred to the finance committee.
(Page 314) Library Report:
Mr. Peabody reported for the library committee and also made a special report for the Committee. Both reports were adopted and those portions calling for appropriations were referred to the finance committee. [See Book of Reports – Page…].
Change in Manual:
The Chancellor requested some change in the Manual as to rule for handling cases of drinking among students. After some discussion, the Chancellor was asked to put the proposed change in writing and report back to the Board.
State Coll. of Agric. Report:
President Conner of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State College of Agriculture made his annual reports. It was received and ordered filed.
Finance Com. Report:
The report of the Finance Committee was made by Mr. Simmons and was adopted [See Book of Reports, Page…].
Mr. Hodgson offered a resolution as to student activities and it was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Proposals for Honorary Degrees:
The name of Mrs. S. M. Inman was presented for the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters and the nomination under the rules went over for one year.
The name of Rev. John Howard Melish was presented for the degree of Doctor of Divinity and under the rules the nomination went over for one year.
The Board took recess until four o’clock.
At the opening of the afternoon session Judge Gober reported for the Laws + Discipline Committee. Mr. Goetchius moved to approve all sections not objected to. Mr. Simmons moved as a substitute the adoption of the report.
The substitute was adopted and the report of the committee as follows was adopted:
Laws + Discipline Report:
“The Committee on Laws + Discipline submits to your body the following report:
Roman Languages:
“In the department of Romance Languages we recommend that the recommendations of the Chancellor be adopted as his suggestions are economical.
C. J. Brockman:
“In the department of chemistry that Mr. C. J. Brockman be made an adjunct professor.
G. M. Broadhurst:
“That Mr. Broadhurst be made adjunct professor in the School of Commerce.
Miss S. Treanor:
“That Miss Treanor be employed as stenographer for Dean Snelling + be used jointly by him and Dr. Brooks in the School of Commerce.
Mrs. S. C. Baxter Salary:
“That Mrs. Baxter, secretary for the Chancellor, have a salary of $2000 a year, effective Sept. 1, 1924, and that her salary by raised from $1800 to $2000 a year.
Student Assistants School of Commerce:
“That in the School of Commerce four student assistants (Page 315) be employed by Dr. Brooks under the approval of the Chancellor and under such terms as may be agreed upon, the aggregation of their salaries not exceed $1000.
Observatory:
“That $200 be appropriated for the purpose of an observatory in the Department of Physics.
Athletic Association Funds:
“That all funds of the Athletic Association be handled by the Treasurer of the University of Georgia; that said funds be paid out only upon warrant drawn by the Faculty Chairman of Athletics and approved by the Chan of the University; that the athletic funds be kept as a separate fund and not made a part of the annual financial report made to the Trustees; that said funds be amended by the state school auditor and a financial statement of these funds be made to the Trustees as information; that no expenses whatever be incurred by the Trustees as a result of the change made in the handling of the funds arising from athletics, but the same to be met by the Athletic Association.
“Resolved that it is the opinion of the Board of Trustees and they so recommend that social functions of the University should be held in Alumni Hall, under restrictions to be fixed by the Chancellor and the Dean of the Faculty, and that they be requested to tender the use of the building accordingly for following commencements.
“That the establishment of the degree of Master of Science in Home Economics be and the same is hereby made as recommended by the Chancellor.
Committee in Charge of Memorial Hall:
“That a committee be appointed, consisting of one representative from each of the following organizations, the YMCA, the Athletic Association, and the Alumni Society, consisting of Dr. Snelling, Dr. Stephens and Dr. Sanford; that said committee shall assign space to each of the three organizations and draft suitable regulations for the control and supervision of Memorial Hall and that said committee shall be made a body to exercise permanent control over said building and may act through their representatives and agents in control of said building or by a majority of said representatives.
Sale of Stocks:
“That all book stocks and other stocks which are assessable under the law be sold and converted into federal stock, county or municipal bonds.
Special Investigating Committee:
“The report of the special committee that was appointed under the resolution at the last meeting previous to this commencement has been referred to this committee. There is a summary of the evidence taken which represents this conclusion of the committee. The evidence taken comprises about two hundred passes.
(Page 316) The committee had six copies made, which was one for each member of the committee along with one to be need by the governor and chairman of the Board. All the copies except the original, which was filed as the original, were left with the secretary of the Board for the use of the member of the Board. This renders the evidence taken accessible for the use of the members. The work of this committee was onerous and required time and labor and speaks for itself.
Law School:
The matters therein and in reference to the Law School we think properly belong to the standing Committee on Law School and for that reason have not been considered by this Committee and they are hereby referred to that committee. We note with great satisfaction what is said in that report is the reference to the Faculty and teaching force of the University. This report shows conclusively along with other evidence submitted to this committee that the teaching force of the University is loyal, efficient and labor some; that they are doing a greater amount of work than such force in almost any other institution and that they are doing this for less compensation; that while the institution is crowded, the space and equipment insufficient as to what it should be; that from the Chancellor down to the least tutor in the institution everyday is working hard and doing everything that can be done to promote the interest of the institution and to carry out their work. Your committee finds the greatest satisfaction in being able to make this statement and to assure the people of Georgia that its University through its officers is doing everything possible to sub serve the interest of the people and the course of higher education in the state. These statements are made with the full appreciation of the language and without any qualification or reservation.
Committee on the Faculty:
The special committee hereinbefore referred to has made a recommendation for the reasons therein stated for the appointment of a special standing committee on the Faculty. We approve this recommendation; we think it proper and important; it commends itself to everyone who has hand experience on this Board. Of course the personnel of this committee would be important; it should have upon it some of the most experienced members of this board; it should be a standing committee since such committee would have at hand the information and the experience that its members had accumulated during their service; it should have only the power to recommend to the full board as to the matters considered by it.
(Page 317) To this end we recommend that the Board pass the following resolution:
“Resolved, that there shall be appointed and constituted a stand committee to be known as the committee on the faculty, which shall consist of three members of this (Crossed Out) Board along with the Chancellor and the Chairman of the Finance Committee of this Board, who shall be ex-officio a member, making in all five members of said committee, to which committee shall be referred all appointments, charges and promotions in the teaching force of the University; also all questions of increase of pay and promotions in the teaching force of the University; also all questions in reference to honorary degrees give by this Board of Trustees to any member of the teaching force and which said committee shall have power to exercise irrespective of all rules and regulations of the Board controlling the committee on honorary degrees of the University applicable to outside parties under the rules of the board: also to have such other authority as shall be conferred on it by the Board of Trustees, but all the acts of said committee shall be reported to the full Board and approved by it before they are of force + effect.
“Excess as herein we approve the minutes of the Prudential Committee.
“We also approve the report of the Special Committee which has been referred to this committee.”
Respectfully submitted,
Geo. F. Gober, Chairman
Law Library + Law School:
Judge Gober reported a resolution from the Law Library Committee and the report was discussed at length. An amendment by Mr. Peabody was adopted as follows: “That the Law School Committee and the Law Library Committee take into consideration and report upon all matters connected with the Law School of the University. The report of the committee as amended was then adopted as follows:
“Whereas fees are changed in the Lumpkin Law School, the same being a part of the University, and such fees go into the general fund, and,
“Whereas in order that said Law School may enter and become a member of the Association of America Law Colleges, that certain additions be made to the Law Library and an annex be constructed to the present building in order to properly house and core for the library, therefore,
“Resolved, that the legislature be asked to (Page 318) appropriate five thousand dollars for the addition of necessary books to the library.
“Resolved, that the Law School Committee and the Law Library Committee take into consideration and report upon all matters connected with the Law School of the University.”
Law Building:
On motion of Mr. Simmons the Board is to ask that the legislature appropriate the sum of fifty thousand dollars for a new law school building.
Hon. F. C. McClure, a member of the legislation for Walkers County as well as a student in the University appeared before the Board and called to the attention of the Board the following statement, which had been printed for circulation:
(Copy)
Resolution of Students as to Drinking:
“On Thursday, April 24, 1924, the student body of the University of Georgia, at a special assembly, adopted the following resolution:
“That the student body go on record as opposing drinking of intoxicating liquors by any student in the University of Georgia, and as favoring the expulsion of any student who conducts himself in a manner unbecoming to a gentleman, or in such a manner as would cast reflection upon the reputation of the University of Georgia, and that we, the student body, pledge our hearty co-operation to the Chancellor, David C. Barrow, in totally stamping out drunkenness in and (Crossed Out) about the University of Georgia.”
The above action of the students does not mean that there is more drinking here than in other institutions. The students feel that any drinking at all is too much. It is evident that the action of the students has been misunderstood. It is further evident that there has been exaggeration as to conditions here.
E. H. Dixon, Representing the Sphinx Club
Alton Hosch, President of Student Council
William Tate, President of the YMCA
Joe Bennett, President of Pan-Hellenic Council
I wish to thank the students for the interest in the welfare of their fellow-students which this resolution shows. This is surely a matter of great importance.
David C. Barrow.
Chancellor Barrow submitted in correcting the proposed amendment to the manual on the subject of drinking by students, as follows:
Proposed Change in Manual:
Art. 7 – Page 123 – No student shall bring or cause to be brought into the University building on grounds any spirituous, malt or fermented liquors. A violation of this provision should be punished by suspension in a division. Any student found buying or drinking any such liquors, or who is found intoxicated should be punished by suspension or dismission.
(Page 319) Consider the Discussion on the Subject.
Mr. Peabody moved that the Board approve and commend that action of the student body in passing this resolution.
Mr. Cleveland moved to amend so that the whole paper on this subject be spread on the minutes. The motion as amended was adopted.
On motion of Judge Pottle action on the proposed change in the Manual suggested by the Chancellor was taken separately on each section.
Mr. Pottle moved that the first section of the resolution be adopted and the motion was carried. As to the second session an amendment by Mr. Lawton was adopted to strike out the word “or” between the words “Suspension” and “dismission” and add the following after the word “dismission”, or “or such other penalty as the Chancellor may deem appropriate to the gravity of the offense.” The section was amended was passed, so that the change in the Manual shall be as follows:
Change in Manual as Adopted:
Art. 7 – Page 123 – No student shall bring or cause to be brought into the University buildings or grounds any spirituous, malt or fermented liquors. A violation of this provision shall be punished by suspension or dismission. Any student found buying or drinking any such liquors or who is found intoxicated shall be punished by suspension, dismission or such other penalty as the Chancellor may deem appropriate to the gravity of the offense.”
Mr. Meldrim asked the following be added to the action of the Board on approval of the drinking resolution of the student body.
“Division was called for, the vote announced yeas 12, nays 1. Mr. Meldrim asked that it be recorded that he voted “no” on the ground that he objected to approving the statement of the resolution “in totally stamping out drunkenness in and about the University of Georgia”, this statement being in his judgment un-indicative of a state of affairs that does not exist in the University.
Plans for Basketball Pavilion:
Chancellor Barrow submitted certain plans that had been drawn for a basketball pavilion in the neighborhood of Memorial Hall. The Board gave its approval to these plans.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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Athens, Ga. June 18, 1924
The Board met this morning, present at roll call and through the day Chairman Russell, Governor Walker, + Messrs. Gober, Nevin, Pottle, Goetchius, Cleveland, Brown, Fleming, Rowe, Hodgson, Erwin, Peabody, Meldrim, Miller, Conner, Callaway, Thomas and Lawton.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and approved.
Leaves of absence were granted Messrs. Simmons, Barrett, Hardy, Goetchius + Nevin.
Mr. Goetchius moved that the leave of absence after today’s session asked by Mr. Lawton be granted and that the Board express its regret that under the rules of the Alumni Society limiting the term of office of its president to one year, Mr. Lawton has to leave the Board as a member at this time. On motion of Judge Gober this motion was adopted by a rising vote.
Judge Gober reported for the Laws + Discipline as follows + the report was adopted.
“Your committee to whom was referred to the report of the Board of Visitors wish to express on appreciation of the recommendation therein. A number of the things therein suggested have been considered by this Board. We are aware that the Board is hampered by the lack of funds to carry out all of the things recommended. The Board assures the Board of Visitors and the people of the State that it is alive to the needs of the University and when it can will carry out the recommendation of the Board of Visitors. The Board of Trustees extends its thanks to the Board of Visitors for its thorough and laborious work and will give to its recommendation a proper consideration.”
Judge Gober reported the following from the Laws + Discipline Committee:
“Whereas there appeared before your committee representatives of the various faiths in the University, Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant, as well as the presidents of the Student Council, both outgoing and incoming, the president of the YMCA and its secretary, and others representing the student activities, asking that a fee of three dollars be paid by each student entering the University to entitle him or her to all the advantages of Memorial Hall and Soule Hall for the women, and to defray the expenses of maintenance + upkeep, therefore,
“Resolved, that a fee of three dollars for each student be required and accessed against him or her upon her entrance, those of males to be (Page 321) paid over to the treasurer of the YMCA and those of females to be paid over to the YMCA for the support of their different associations.”
Chairman Russell called Vice Chairman Gober to the chair and addressed the Board in opposition to the report on the ground that the University is non-sectarian and that a fee of the nature shall not be fixed.
After some discussion of the report it was adopted with the amendment that this fee, which is to be known as the Student Activities fee, be fixed at three dollars to be paid for the purpose of helping provide for the upkeep of Memorial Hall and Soule Hall, the fees paid by male students to be turned over to the managing committee named from the Faculty for the control of the Memorial Hall and the fees paid by women students to be paid over to be paid over to the executive committee of the Georgia State College of Agriculture in charge of Soule Hall.
Mr. Erwin reported as chairman of the building committee in charge of the construction of Milledge Hall. The report was adopted [See Book of Reports, Page…].
Judge Gober for the Laws + Discipline Committee reported the following which was adopted:
“Resolved, that the heads and managers of all student activities be and they are hereby required to report to the Prudential Committee a true statement of all receipts and expenditures of these organizations and activities, and that no student or students shall be allowed any personal profit or profiteering, (Crossed Out) of such work beyond expenses incurred and reasonable pay for services rendered, all of which is to be determined by the Prudential Committee, and all excess of earnings shall be paid over to the treasurer for the account of such organization + to be paid out on the order of the Prudential Committee.
“Resolved further, that a violation of this resolution shall subject the student or students offending to the discipline of the Faculty to such extent as they may think reasonable and proper in the premises.
The following resolution introduced by Judge Gober was adopted:
“Whereas Harold Hirsch, an alumnus of the University and a resident of Atlanta, devoted much time to the securing of the War Memorial Fund + turned over his office + stenographers without change to the acquisition of this fund and being popular with the alumni in the state + loyal to the University and with (Page 322) his great energy contributed much to the results attained, and
“Whereas the Board of Trustees of the University appreciates his work and services in this behalf and especially the fact that he and his good wife have taken upon themselves the furnishing of a number of rooms in Memorial Hall, therefore,
“Be it resolved, that the Trustees of the University of Georgia appreciate most heartily the work and services rendered by Harold Hirsch in the interest of the University and we extend to him our thanks as a true and loyal alumnus of the institution. The thanks of the University are extended to Mrs. Hirsch for her help and assistances.
“Resolved further, that the secretary of the Board furnish to Mr. Hirsch a copy of this resolution.”
On motion of Mr. Hodgson the thanks of the board were extended to the County of Clarke for the gift of Milledge Dormitory.
The resignation of Associate Professor J. G. Johnson of the School of Commerce was accepted with regret by the Board.
The thanks of the Board were expressed to Mr. Peabody for the gift of several valuable pictures to Memorial Hall.
Dr. Joseph Jacob was thanked by the Board for the gift of the picture of Mrs. W. H. Felton and it was ordered hung in the Library building.
At the afternoon session of the Board, Vice Chairman Gober presided for a few minutes pending the arrival of the Chairman.
On motion of Mr. Conner the Chairman was directed to appoint a budget committee. The following committee was named: Conner, Erwin + Hodgson.
Hon. Frank A. Holden appeared before the Board and asked for the State America Legion Enough Space in Memorial Hall to deposit the relics and trophies of that organization until the organization has permanent quarters. On motion of Judge Meldrim this report was referred to the Faculty Committee in charge of Memorial Hall, with the expression of the request of the Board that this be done.
The Board adjourned until tomorrow morning at half past nine o’clock.
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Athens, Ga. June 19, 1924
The Board met this morning present Chairman Russell + Messrs. Gober, Pottle, Cleveland, Brown, Fleming, Rowe, Barrett, Hodgson, Erwin, Peabody, Meldrim, Conner, Callaway.
The minutes of the preceding day were read and approved.
On motion of Judge Gober the rules were suspended and the degree of L. L. D. ordered to be conferred on Judge Richard B. Russell.
Judge Gober introduced the following resolution which was passed:
“Whereas, there is a standing committee on the Treadwell Fund with the power along with the executive to name the beneficiaries of this fund, and
“Whereas said fund has not become available which under the resolution of the Board was to be paid over to the treasurer, therefore,
“Resolved, that said committee on the Treadwell fund shall have the right to name said beneficiaries and in the vent funds are available and that said committee shall name said beneficiaries and file the same with the Treasurer and said fund shall be apportioned to them as said committee shall direct and so paid over by the Treasurer.”
The following resolution by Judge Gober was passed:
“Resolved, that the treasurer shall be authorized to pay one day’s service, the same as a trustee, and railroad fare of any lecturer before the Law School invited her by the Dean of the Law School, not to exceed fifteen in number of lectures during the next year,”
The following resolution was passed:
“That Dr. Robert C. Wilson, the present head of the School of Pharmacy be given the rank of Dean of that department, this action not to involve any increase in the salary of Dr. Wilson.”
On motion of Mr. Goetchius the Librarian was instructed to have the names placed under the oil portraits in the library building.
Messrs. D. D. Scarbough + A. E. Drexel were granted the privilege of having their degrees conferred in absentia.
(Page 324) The following undergraduate and graduate degrees, on recommendation of the Faculty were ordered conferred.
Master of Arts
Clara Mae Brown Alton Hosch
James Ralph Thaxton
Master of Science
Julian Howell Miller
Master of Science in Agriculture
David William Brooks Donald Dewey Scarborough
Durand Watson Whitmire
Bachelor of Arts
Charles Roberts Anderson
Rose Bush
Walter Colquitt Carter Summa Cum Laude
Samuel Antoine Cartledge
Walter Gerald Cooper
Esther Bush
Claude Chance Magna Cum Laude
Handy Bruce Fart
Mack Hall Griffin
John Howard McGehee, Jr. Magna Cum Laude
Gertrude Ernestine Stith
William Tate
Verdie Frances Miller
Gertrude Wilson Cum Laude
Nellie Garbutt Young
Sallie Fannie Daniel
Clifford Eugene Farrar
Felder Jones Frederick, Jr.
William Lamar Fulghum
Wellborn Buchanan Hill
Henry Alton Jones
Robert Bruce Jones
Donald Fraser Orr
Merritt Bloodworth Pound
Lucien Emerson Roberts
Frederick Lorenzo Russell
David Barrow Snelling
(Page 325) Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Robert Roy Butner
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Alma Viola Ward magna cum laude
Sarah Annie Cannady cum laude
Dorothy Barrett Claude Vinson Brown
Elizabeth Moos Bondurant Mary Elizabeth Conger
Clara Florence Bright Annabel Dowdy
Paul Theodore Barrett Mary Ratliff Gray magna cum laude
Amy Quillian
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Amelia Boley Dornblatt Frederick R. H. Stewart
Jonathan Lucas Rosemary Stevens Whitaker
James Leland Stanford Stephen Alfred Wilson
Bachelor of Science
Henry Milton Cleckley summa cum laude
Harold Telford Patterson cum laude
James Marion Adams John William Grant, Jr.
Alfred Lee Davis Joseph William Kling
Desse Donaldson Charles Oliver Miller
Henry Harris Drewry Francis Dowdle Pierce
George Britain Walton
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Felix Hargrett cum laude
Auvergne d'Antignac, Jr. William McKinley Lamer
Bernhard M. Dornbkatt John Leslie Parker
Joseph Harold Fowler Walter Leonard Robinson
Joseph Gillman Jarrell Ralph Benjamin Shaw
Eleazar Lanier John Winter Sibert, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
John Lee Anderson William Gibson Johnston
Joseph Sprigg Beall George Harris King
Barrett William Bleckley James Zenus Miller
James Hugh Chaffin William Arthur Miner, Jr.
Joel Chappell George Walter Murphey
Hoyt Nelson Chick Joseph Barnwell Newton
Clifford Warthen Collier Clarence Moses Reed
Lemuel E. Cox William Spencer Rockwell
Leonard Parker Dailey Marvin Dwight Sanders
Theodore Roosevelt Day John Willie Stephenson
William Van Buren Edwards W. Granberry Taliaferro
Dagma Leake Floyd George Allan Townsend
Esper Everette Hall Raul Vieitas
Allen Henry Hasty John Tracy Walker
Manning Stevens Yeomans
(Page 326) Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
Matilda Callaway
Lizzie Loraine Collier magna cum laude
Leila Ritchie Mize
Willie Vie Dowdy Bessie Parr
Flossie Almeda Hairston Genevieve Tucker
Lila Jones Jim Chandler Turner
Sarah Parks Weems
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Adolph Edward Drexel with honors
Walter Floy McLendon Stonewall Jackson Shirley
Andrew Jackson Trawick
Bachelor of Science (Commerce)
Nellie May Bower
John Hilton Freeman
Edward Percival Lawton, Jr. With high honors.
Mayfield Lund
Albert Rauzin With high honors
Louis Neese Betts William Taylor Knight
Hubert LaFayette Butt Shelby Preston Langston
Robert Erie Cook Charles Julian Lovvorn
Harry Lee Death Lois Blonnie Musgrove
Leila May Fears Luther Claud McCommons
George Thomas Fesperman George Remur McKinnon
LaBruce Mortimer Hanahan Pat Power
Lyons Barrett Joel, II Millard Arnold Reeves
Jefferson Brooke Johnston Homer Reynolds Sanford
Harris Jones Carl McKinley Spawn
John Selby Whitner
C. Ralph Youngblood
Bachelor of Science (Medicine)
William Wallace Hardman James Walter O’Dell
William Henry Kelley Thomas Judson Sasser
Carl Turner Martin George Washington Wright, Jr.
(Page 327) Bachelor of Law
William DeLacey Allen
Archelaus William Higdon With first honor
Thomas Carlyle Dyar
William Marcus Fulcher, Jr.
Lewis Heiman With honor
Madison Vespucius Higdon
Charles Leonard Padgett
Adam Leopold Alexander William Thomas Harvey
Joseph Johnston Bennett, Jr. Joseph Cohen Hester
Francis Ma Ro Bird Cornelius Wilburn Higdon
William Angus Brown Emanuel Lewis
Samuel Alford Cohen William Chenault Munday
Henry Woody Davis Carlton Krather Nelsen
Thomas Little Glenn, Jr. Burton Hugh Ramsey
Spence Monroe Grayson Thomas Burier Walton, Jr.
Ernest Prescott West
Graduate in Pharmacy
Dolan Edward Brown Harold Milford Herrin
Howard Love Johnson
Chairman Russell called Vice-Chairman Gober to the chair + then moved that the rules be suspended in order to authorize the conferring of the degree of Doctor of Letters on Hon. Martin V. Calvin. The motion prevailed and the degree was ordered conferred by the unanimous vote of the Board.
It was brought to the attention of the board that there is a bill pending in the legislature to place the accrediting of high schools in the hands of the state Board of Education. The discussion following showed that the board did not favor this change, and finally on motion of Mr. Fleming the matter was referred to the present accrediting commission of which Dr. J. S. Stewart is a member with the statement that this Board favors leaving this matter as it now stands.
Mr. Conner reported for the Budget Committee + the report was adopted as follows:
Report of the Budget Committee
The requests of the University, the College of Agriculture, + the branches of the University for maintenance, buildings and equipment have been listed and are detailed below. The sums requested are in addition to funds now being received for the State and are for the last half of 1924 + for the fill year 1925
(Page 328)
1924 1925
Replacing the Gen. Educ.
Board gift to Univ. of Ga. 20000.00 40000.00
University Emergency 7500.00 15000.00
Univ. Law Library 3000.00 3000.00
Univ. Gen. Library 1000.00 1000.00
Univ. Law School Bldg. 25000.00 25000.00
State Coll. of Agriculture
Rehabilitation? Replacement 15000.00 25000.00
Smith-Lever 85000.00
North Ga. Agr. College
for expounds? 10000.00
Ga. School of Tech. (Deficit) 43000.00
Ga. State College for Women
for buildings 75000.00 75000.00
Ga. State Coll. for Women
for maintenance 24250.00 48500.00
State Normal School
for buildings 87500.00 87500.00
State Normal School
for maintenance 18500.00 37000.00
Ga. State Women’s College
for buildings 87500.00 87500.00
Bowdon State Normal
for buildings 62500.00 62500.00
Ga. Industrial College for
Colored Youths:
To finish burned bldg 20000.00
“ “ dormitory 25000.00
Maintenance 5000.00 10000.00
614750.00 516500.00
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. Conner, Chairman
H. C. Erwin
Harry Hodgson
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the chairman.
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Athens, Ga. April 3, 1925
The Board of Trustees met in called session this afternoon at three o’clock in the Peabody Library Building.
The following members were present:
Chairman Richard B. Russell, Governor Cobb Walker and Messrs. Gober, Simmons, Nevin, Lawrence Pottle, Goetchius, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Rowe, Hodgson, Erwin, Peabody, Harris, Meldrim, Hardy, Miller, Conner, Callaway, Lovvom, Ballard and Sibley.
Excuses were rendered for the five absent members, Messrs. McDaniel, Thomas, Ellis, Council and Hughes and they were excused.
Chairman Russell stated that the meeting had been called to consider the resignation of Chancellor Barrow and to the transact such other business as the Board might wish to transact. He stated that Chancellor Barrow had written him a letter Nov. 10, 1924 concerning his resignation, which at first he had considered merely a notification of an intention to resign at Commencement + not an actual resignations, that later he had found that the Chancellor intended it as a resignation to taken effect at the end of the present scholastic year.
Chancellor Barrow, being present, declared that the letter was intended as a resignation to take effect at the end of the present scholastic year.
Mr. E. R. Hodgson appeared before the Board and extended to the Board a cordial invitation to be present on the occasion of Parents Week this month, at which time Memorial Hall’s to be formally dedicated + the address to be delivered by Hon. Newton D. Baker.
This invitation on motion of Mr. Gober, was accepted. Judge Gober at this point returned from the hall and remained out of the hall until after the adjournment of the following report.
Mr. Simmons made a report for the Committee on the Lumpkin Law School as follows:
Athens, Ga. April 2, 1925
To the Board of Trustees of the University:
Your Committee on the Law School desires to make the following report:
With great sorrow and with a full realization of the great loss sustained by the University and by the State we are called upon to announce the death of Judge A. J. Cobb, who was a professor in the Law School and whose demise has cast a gloom over the entire University. He served a long time as a member of this Board and resigned his place here when he entered the law school to take up his duties. He was a great lawyer and he served as a Superior Court Judge and as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State, he was the highest type of man; a devout Christian, (Page 330) a great student and scholar. His place will be hard to fill. We appreciate his great services and his qualities of head and heart. A great man and a distinguished citizen has gone to the great beyond. Requiescat in peace.
Your Committee has given much thought to existing conditions. It is a question as to whether the school is to be maintained in the foremost rank or whether it is to take the place of a third rate school. It is the only department of the University that charges tuition and produces any income that is more than negligible. The tuition is seventy five dollars per year. This present year there were about 130 students enrolled.
We must have three professors who devote their entire time to the work. We think that the head of the school should be a great lawyer – one who stands out as a scholar – one who has had a large experience in the enforcement of the law – and above all things one who is loyal and devoted to the interest of the University. We think that no man in the State would measure up nearer to these qualifications than a distinguished graduate of the University and was the leader of his class during the Sophomore year; he was the only member of his class who granted with degree of Master of Arts. After leaving college he taught school for two years; was with more than 100 schools in charge; was President of the Board of Education of the City of Marietta for eleven years; was Solicitor General of his circuit for eight years and was Judge of the Superior Court for nineteen years. He wrote the Georgia Forum Bank which was adopted by the State and furnished to every court, and has ready for the printed – a book on Georgia Evidence which some members of this Board think will be the most serviceable Georgia Law Book that has been offered to the legal profession in the State. He also has in preparation a book on Georgia Pleading and Practice. Beyond this, since he left the bench he has had a large and varied law practice and is now a hard-working lawyer. Much of his work can be found in the reports of the higher courts. Few lawyers in the State are better known on stand higher in their profession. It is useless to tell of his work on this Board. no man in Georgia knows more of the work or inside needs of the University than the does; (Page 331) now one has shown a greater loyalty to its interest. He served for more than fifteen years as Chairman of the Committee on legislation and accomplished much. He has served on this board twenty-five years and has missed one roll call when his train was out of time, with the exception of one day when he had a leave of absence for one day to argue a case in the Supreme Court. He served five years on the Board of the School of Technology and was changed at his request. He has served on the Bowdon Board and on that of the North Georgia Agricultural College.
It is recommended that Judge George F. Gober be elected as professor of law to succeed Jude Andrew J. Cobb, deceased, at a salary of $4500 per year, with the understanding that he devote his entire time to this work.
It is recommended the office of President of the Lumpkin Law School be created and that Judge George F. Gober be elected thereto.
It is recommended that the salary of Dr. Sylvan Morris as Dean and Professor of Law be increased to $4500.00 per year.
It is recommended the salary of Professor R. L. McWhorter be increased to the sum of $3000 per annum, with the understanding that he give his entire time to this service.
It is recommended that the President of Lumpkin Law School be authorized to choose and employ a stenographer for his assistance at a salary not exceed 1200.00 per year.
Since we have lost Judge Cobb from the School we think these recommendations should be made effective at once so that the work for another year could be anticipated and laid out. If our recommendations are adopted we believe that the school will go to the front as the leading Law of the South.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard B. Russell, Chairman
W. E. Simmons
Joseph W. Brown
A. S. Hardy
H. J. Rowe, committee
The report of the committee was adopted unanimously.
Those portions of the report dealing with finance were referred to the Finance Committee.
(Crossed Out)
(Page 332) Mr. Goetchius introduced the following resolution:
(1):
“Whereas, it has been brought to the notice of the Board that our beloved Chancellor, David C. Barrow, in a communication addressed to the Chairman of the Board, have been relieved of the onerous burdens of the Chancellorship at the end of the present college year, which will be at Commencement, June next,
(2):
“Resolved, that it is the sense of the board that his service to so discontinue his connection with the University should be acceded to provided his term as Chancellor is to be taken as not ended unto the election of his successor.
(3):
“Resolved further, that it is with profound regret that we learn that Chancellor Barrow considers the time has come to lay down a work that has been so well performed since his appointment as Chancellor of the University.
(4):
Resolved further, that the office of Chancellor Emeritus be created for the University from the date of the election of a successor to Chancellor Barrow.
(5):
Resolved further, that David C. Barrow be elected to that office and that he will then continue to hold the Chapel exercises for the student body and to devote himself only to such duties of the general work of the University as may be agreed upon with the Chancellor-elect.
(6):
Resolved further, that as compensation the sum of $ a year be paid to him; this compensation to begin with the ending of his compensation as Chancellor.”
After several proposed changes and considerable discussion the resolutions were passed as amended by Mr. Brown and accepted by Mr. Goetchius. Under Mr. Brown’s amendment the following changes were made:
For paragraph 2 the following was submitted: “Resolved that it is the sense of the Board that his resignation be accepted as offered.”
For paragraph 5 the following was submitted: “Resolved further that David C. Barrow be elected to that office.”
Paragraph 6 was stricken entirely.
Mr. Peabody moved the appointment of a committee of five to prepare a statement covering the services of Chancellor Barrow during his entire connection with the University, the same to be read on Commencement Day + recorded on the minutes. This motion was carried (Page 333) and the following committee was named: Messrs. Peabody, Fleming, Gober, Erwin + Pottle.
Mr. Erwin introduced the following resolution which was passed:
“Resolved, that a committee of five be appointed by the Chairman to confer with the retiring Chancellor and define the duties to be performed by him as Chancellor Emeritus and to fix his compensation for such services.
“Resolved further, that this Committee report at the June session of the board.”
Chairman Russell appointed as this committee Messrs. Erwin, Meldrim, Peabody, Gober + Brown.
Mr. Gober introduced the following resolutions:
“Resolved, that the election of the Chancellor be fixed and shall take place on Friday June 12, the day following the regular annual session of this Board, at eleven o’clock a. m. and shall then proceed until such election is concluded. The time herein named being that of the city of Athens.”
Mr. Goetchius introduced the following resolution:
“Resolved, that when the Board adjourns it will be called by the Chairman for a special meeting to be held on the second Wednesday in September 1925 at three o’clock for the election of a Chancellor to succeed Chancellor Barrow and the Chairman shall give to each member thirty days notice of this called meeting.”
Mr. Simmons moved to lay the resolution of Mr. Goetchius on the table. The motion was carried by a vote of 13 to 12.
After some discussion, Mr. Gober withdrew his resolution, and then Mr. Goetchius’ resolution was taken from the table.
After this resolution had been thoroughly discussed, a substitute by Mr. Howell was adopted providing that the election of a chancellor be made the special order for Friday, June 12th at 11 o’clock a. m.
Gov. Walker + Messrs. Nevin, Miller + Harris were granted leaves of absence.
Mr. Simmons made the following report for the Finance Committee:
“The finance committee recommends the appropriation of forty-five hundred dollars to pay the salary of Geo. F. Gober as president of Lumpkin Law School + Forty-five hundred dollars to cover the salary of Dean Sylvan Morris, of said school, and also $1200 on so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the salary of a stenographer of the President of said school + also $3000 to pay the salary of Prof. R. L. McWhorter.”
The report was adopted.
(Page 334) Mr. Erwin introduced the following resolution:
“Resolved, that a committee of three be appointed to consider the acceptance of the properties of the Lucy Cobb Institute should the same be tendered to the University – and report its recommendations to the June session of the Board.”
Mr. Callaway moved as a substitute that the Prudential Committee be empowered to consider these questions and report to the General Board in June if any proposition should be made by the authorities of Lucy Cobb Institute.
The substitute was carried.
The board then took recess, subjects to the call of the Chairman.
(Page 335)
Athens, Ga. June 11, 1925
The annual session of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia was called to order this afternoon at four o’clock in the Peabody Library Bldg. by Chairman Richard B Russell. The meeting was opened with prayer by Chancellor Barrow.
Roll Call:
On the call of the roll all members were found present except Messrs. McDaniel, Pottle, Peabody, Goetchius, Council and Lawrence.
Excuses:
Excuses were rendered by all of these members except Mr. Lawrence – and were accepted by the Board. It was announced that Mr. Lawrence would be present at tomorrow’s session.
No Voting By Proxy:
Mr. Council asked in his communication that he be allowed to name a proxy to cast his vote in the Chancellorship election. The motion was made to deny this request, but the Chairman held, without putting the motion, that under the rules a vote cannot be case by proxy.
Invitation from Agr. College:
Mr. Conner, President of the Board of Trustees of the College of Agriculture, extended for Dr. Soule an invitation to the Board to be the guest of the College of Agriculture Friday afternoon at seven o’clock. The invitation was accepted with thanks.
Judge Gober Pres. Law School:
The minutes of the Board meeting of April 3rd were read and approved. Mr. Simmons moved that the Secretary cast the vote of the Board for Judge George G. Gober for President of the Lumpkin Law School. The motion was carried and the vote so cast. The motion was also made that the Secretary cast the vote of the board for Mr. R. L. McWhorter as Professor of Law. The motion was carried and the vote was as cast.
Prudential Committee Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee for the past session were read. Governor Walker suggested that that portion relating to the setting aside of Milledge Dormitory for the use of women be referred to a special committee and that he wished to appear before it in oppositions of the report to the proper committees.
On motion of Gov. Walker the thanks of the Board were extended to the Prudential Committee for the faithful discharge of their arduous duties.
Chancellor’s Election:
Mr. Fleming inquired as to whether the action of the Board at the April meeting required the election of the Chancellor Friday morning at Eleven o’clock or whether the Board at that time would simply take up the question and take such action thereon as might be proper. (Page 336) The Chairman ruled that the action of the Board simply set the election of Chancellor as a special order of business at the time and that the board could transact all business touching that question it might wish to transact.
Report of Chancellor Barrow:
The report of Chancellor Barrow was read to the Board and on motion of Mr. Meldrim was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline, with power of that Committee to turn over to proper committees the various portions that might be proper for said committees to consider.
Report Ga. School of Technology:
Given Harris reported for the School of Technology and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges except that portion recommending an honorary degree for Prof. Watters which was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
Hours of Meeting:
On motion of Judge Gober the hours of meeting were fixed as follows: ten a. m. to two p. m.; four p. m. to six-thirty p. m.
Report of Ga. Indust. College:
Mr. Meldrim reported for the Georgia Industrial College and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 12, 1925
The Board met this morning at 10 o’clock, all members present except Messrs. McDaniel, Council, Peabody, Pottle and Goetchius.
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read and approved. Prudential Committee minutes as follows:
- To the Finance Committee so much of the report of Prudential Committee as relates to a proposed budget of expenditure.
- To the Committee on Faculty so much of the report of the Prudential Committee as refers to proposed changes and promotions in the Faculty and the filling of vacancies therein.
- To the Committee on Buildings and Grounds so much of said report as relates to secondary repairs and improvements to buildings.
- To the Committee on Laws + Discipline all the reminder of the report of the Prudential Committee for their consideration and appropriate recommendation.
Mr. Hardy reported for the North Ga. Agricultural College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Callaway reported for the Ga. Medical College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
(Page 337) Mr. Conner reported for the State College of Agriculture and Mr. Callaway moved to refer the report to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Simmons moved that it be referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee, which motion was adopted.
A resolution concerning group insurance for Faculty members was referred to the Committee on Faculty.
The hour for the special order having arrived, the question of the election of a Chancellor was taken up.
Mr. Simmons nominated for Chancellor Dr. Charles H. Brough, of Arkansas. Mr. Fleming seconded nomination. A number of commendatory letters were read to the Board by Mr. Fleming at the request of Mr. Simmons.
Mr. Miller placed in nomination the name of Dr. Andrew M. Soule. Mr. Nevin seconded the nomination.
Mr. Hodgson nominated Dr. Charles M. Snelling and the nomination was seconded by Mr. Erwin.
Gov. Brown placed in nomination the name of Dr. S. N. Sanford. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Gober.
Gov. Walker nominated Dr. Erwin A. Alderman and the nomination was seconded by Mr. Howell.
Mr. Fleming addressed the body briefly on behalf of Dr. Brough.
The time for adjournment having arrived, the time of the session was extended fifteen minutes.
On motion of Mr. Fleming the special order of the day was discharged until Saturday morning at 11 o’clock.
On motion of Mr. Howell a committee of three, consisting of Chairman Russell, Gov. Walker, and Mayor Simmons was appointed to telegraph to Dr. Alderman asking if he would received a committee of the Board with the view of accepting the Chancellorship and to ask an immediate answer. It was announced that the meeting was in executive session.
The meeting then adjourned until afternoon.
At the afternoon session certain resolutions changing the Faculty government of the institution were presented and referred to the Committee on Faculty.
The name of Rev. George H. Harrison, of Pensacola, Fla., was placed in nomination for the honorary degree of Doctor of Diversity – and was referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Dr. Lovvom reported for Bowdon College and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
(Page 338) The standing committees were announced as follows:
Prudential – Erwin, Hodgson, Rowe, McWhorter.
Finance – Simmons, Rowe, Peabody, Brown, Cleveland, Ballard, Callaway, Nevin.
Brown Fund – Brown, Pottle, Meldrim, Lawrence, Erwin, Nevin.
Property – Barrett, Hodgson, Ellis, Hughes, Lovvom.
Insurance – Rowe, Ballard, Conner.
Library – Peabody, Thomas, Lovvom, Hodgson, Miller.
Law Library – Gober, Harris, Simmons, Pottle.
Law Department – Russell, Simmons, Hardy, Brown, Rowe.
Invitations – Thomas, Hughes, Ballard, Erwin, Lovvom.
Auditing – Goetchius, Meldrim, Thomas.
Laws + Discipline – Lawrence, Fleming, Walker, Sibley, Thomas, Miller, Bennett, Cleveland, Howell, Gober, Erwin, Ballard.
Branch Colleges – Harris, Thomas, Hardy, Meldrim, Lovvom, Callaway, Miller.
Athletics – Rowe, Hodgson, McWhorter, Erwin, the Chancellor.
Resource – Hardman, Peabody, Joseph Jacobs.
On motion of Mr. Gober the matter of the encroachment of the Holman Building on the property of the University was referred to the committee on Law Department.
On motion of Mr. Meldrim the Board took recess until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 13, 1925
The Board met this morning, present all members except Messrs. McDaniel, Peabody, Council Goetchius and Pottle.
The minutes of Friday’s session were read and with correction as to the disposition of the report of the president of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture, were approved.
The Board of Visitors made its report and the report was referred to the committee on Laws + Discipline.
A recess of five minutes was taken to enable the members of the Board to meet the members of the Board of Visitors.
Mr. Ellis reported for the South Georgia Agricultural College and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
(Page 339) Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
The name of Rev. A. W. Rees was presented for the degree of D. D. and was referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.
The name of Judge A. G. Cleveland was presented for the degree of L. L. D. and was referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
The Chairman read the following telegrams from Dr. Alderman:
University of Va. – June 12, 1925
Chief Justice R. B. Russell,
Athens, Ga.
I am deeply complimented by honor conferred but do not think it useful for committee to make the journey here for reasons which I will explain in letter which follows.
Edwin A. Alderman.
University of Virginia
June 12, 1925
Chief Justice R. B. Russell,
Athens, Ga.
I am deeply sensible of the importance and opportunity of the great office tendered me by the Trustees of the University of Georgia, but my duty, my loyalty and my devotion to the University of Virginia make it impossible for me to quit its service so long as I have strength for the task. Letter follows.
Edwin A. Alderman.
A telegram from the Rome alumni was read asking that the election of Chancellor be postponed.
Mr. Erwin reported for the special committee on the Lucy Cobb Institute proposition and the report was ordered filed. It was as follows:
“The committee appointed in connection with the possible tender of the properties of Lucy Cobb Institute to the University of Georgia reports that the Trustees of the Lucy Cobb Institute have leased that institution for the next twelve months to Miss Mildred Rutherford with a view of continuing the independent operation of the school. On this account no negotiations were had on the subject with the Trustees of the Lucy Cobb Institute.
Respectfully submitted,
Howell C. Erwin
J. G. Rowe
Marcus R. McWhorter
Harry Hodgson committee
(Page 340) Mr. Erwin reported for the committee on the Chancellor Emeritus and the report was referred to the committee on Faculty.
Mr. Simmons submitted the report of the Finance Committee which was adopted [See Book of Reports Page…].
Governor Walker submitted the following resolution.
“Resolved, that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia is herby called to convene in the Hall of the Supreme Court in the Capital in the City of Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 2nd, at 11 o’clock a. m. for the purpose of electing a Chancellor. That said election be made a special order at the hour named. After considerable discussion the resolution was passed by a vote of 17 to 8. [Later on during the session the time of this meeting was changed to Friday, Sept. 11th at 11 o’clock a. m.].
Mr. Miller submitted the following resolution which was passed:
“Resolved, that the rule which read that “ a majority of votes cast is necessary to elect” be amended so as to read “a majority of the entire Board of Trustees shall be necessary to elect”.
The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Fleming.
“Resolved, that a committee of three be elected to gather information in regard to qualifications of gentlemen whose names may be presented for election as Chancellor, + report to the next meeting of this Board without making any recommendation.
An amendment by Mr. Hodgson to include on the committee two members of the Faculty was lost. The resolution by Mr. Fleming was then adopted.
The names of Messrs. Sibley, Simmons, Erwin, Meldrim, Miller, Nevin + Hardy were presented and the ballot taken with the following results: Sibley 26, Meldrim 18, Nevin 14, Simmons 11, Erwin 6, Hardy 4, Miller 2. Messrs. Sibley and Meldrim were declared elected.
On motion of Mr. Howell, the committee was enlarged to four members and Messrs. Nevin and Simmons declared elected to serve on the committee.
The following letter for Dr. Alderman was read.
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Va.
June 12, 1925
Chief Justice R. B. Russell,
Athens, Ga.
My dear Judge Russell:
I have been away from my office and have just see, late this afternoon, the telegram to me, signed by yourself, Gov. Walker and Mr. William E. Simmons.
(Page 341) I am sure you will know how deeply I appreciate the importance and dignity and power of the great office you tender me. The Chancellorship of the University of Georgia is worthy of any man’s ambition to serve his time and country. During my recent visit to Atlanta, Governor Walker, in a brief conversation, spoke to me of the Chancellorship and the vacancy loom to occur. He was good enough to say that there were those who had me in mind for the service. I told him I would be glad to talk about it with him. I had no idea that the matter was imminent. I thought it was some months off, and what I had in mind was that I would consider it an honor to confer with him as to the best possible available person in the world fro a task of such potentiality.
I would be honored, of course, by a conference with the committee named, but as I have wired, in accordance with your request, I do not think the Committee ought to undertake the long journey here under the circumstances. I am in the midst of our own Commencement duties of unusual volume and difficulty. I see a great future for education in Georgia; but I am not the man for your task. I am in my sixty-fourth year. My health is not of the very best, and I must conserve my strength. You need a man in the early forties of robust strength and large experience. Then, too, I know this University, where I have lived for twenty-one years. I love it as one loves a thing of flesh and blood. I know its needs. A score of things vital to it demand my attention. I could not lay them aside without feeling that I had deserted my past. Loyalty and duty and devotion to the University of Virginia, as well as a sense that I am past the age to undertake new and fundamental tasks in a new environment, even on so promising and full of hope as the great state of Georgia, suggest profoundly that I finish the work of my life here where I know every foot of the way. I find, as I read your kind telegram, that I could not quit this past under any circumstances.
I know the sort of man you need in this crisis of your education life. I had hoped and do now hope that I may help by counsel and advice in enabling the authorities to assemble for choice the best men in America available for such a service.
Repeating my appreciation of the great honor conferred on me, and assuring you of my deep interest in your educational problem in Georgia and in the University of Georgia, I am.
Faithfully Yours,
Edwin A. Alderman
President
(Page 342) On motion of Mr. Howell, a copy of this letter was referred to the special committee just chose.
Mr. Rowe moved that Dean Snelling be named as acting chancellor until the new chancellor is elected. Mr. Simmons moved the following as a substitute.
“Resolved, That Dr. David C. Barrow, Chancellor until his authorized and requested to act as Chancellor until his successor is elected.”
The above substitute by Mr. Simmons as adopted.
Mr. Gober introduced the following resolution which was adopted:
“Resolved, that J. R. Joselove had completed the Law Course and was recommended for the degree. He was killed recently. It is ordered that the degree of L. L. B. be conferred as in regular course”
The following resolution by Mr. Gober was adopted:
“Resolved, that should J. C. Helmly complete his course in the Law Department on or before the end of the autumn term of 1925, the Chancellor is authorized to confer the degree at that time.”
On recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology the degree of Doctor of Commercial Science was conferred on Prof. John M. Walter.
The name of Dr. R. P. Brooks was presented for the degree of Doctor of Commercial Science and went to the committee on honorary degrees.
On motion f Mr. Miller the action of the Board in fixing the date for the special meeting of the Board in Atlanta on Sept. 12th was reconsidered and a motion was then made and carried that the time for that meeting be fixed for Friday, September 11the at 11 a. m.
Leave of absence were granted to the following members for the remainder of the session: Messrs. Cleveland, Hughes, Lovvom until Tuesday Messrs. Nevin and Ellis.
Mr. Lawrence reported for the Committee in Laws + Discipline as follows:
“The Committee on Laws + Discipline having before it the report of the Prudential Committee begs leave to submit the following report:
“1st – It recommends that the action of the Prudential Committee upon all matters which were not specially submitted to this committee, the finance committee, the Committee on Faculty and the Committee on Building and Grounds, be ratified and confirmed.
“2nd – That the resolution of the Prudential Committee passed July 11th – 1924 to make effective the resolution of (Page 343) the Board of Trustees at its 1924 session, by providing that no student handling funds corrected with student activities shall be given his diploma until he has accounted for funds in his hands be adopted + passed.
“3rd – That the recommendation of the Prudential Committee that all prizes shall be awarded publicly at Commencement and the winners shall be present to receive the, unless absent by the leave of the Chancellor, in which event the prize shall be forwarded to the student to whom it was awarded immediately after the public award, be adopted.
“4th – That the recommendation of the Prudential Committee at its meeting of June 10, 1925, that the Milledge Dormitory be assigned to female students, provided satisfactory arrangements can be made for the leasing of the two upper flows of the Commercial Hotel building for male students, be adopted.”
The above report was adopted except that portion as to Milledge Dormitory, which part was on motion of Judge Russell, who had left the Chair to speak on the subject, postponed until the Sept. 11 meeting of the Board.
During the time he was speaking to this matter, Gov. Brown took occasion to say that he knew his father’s intention as to the Brown Fund was that the benefits be restricted to male students and that he now descried this statement to be recorded in the minutes.
The following resolution by Mr. Meldrim was adopted:
“Resolved, that the session of this Board, to be held at the capitol on Sept. 11, 1925, shall be executive, all matters for the press to be given out by the secretary of the Board under the direction of the Chairman.”
Chairman Russell read to the board a telegram from the Chamber of Commerce at Moultrie favoring the election of Dr. Soule as Chancellor and one from Judge Frank Howell, of Atlanta, favoring the election of Dean Snelling.
The Board took recess until Monday morning at ten o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 15, 1925
The Board met this morning at 10 o’clock, present all members except Gov. Walker and Messrs. McDaniel, Nevin, Lawrence, Pottle, Council, Goetchius, Howell, Cleveland, Hughes, Peabody, Harris, Callaway, Lovvom + Ballard.
Gov. Harris was excused for the session, also Messrs. Howell and Miller.
(Page 344) The minutes of Saturday’s meeting were read and approved with corrections.
Mr. Gober reported for the Faculty of the Law School and the report was referred to the Property Committee.
Messrs. D. K. Young and E. M. Everett were granted the right to have their degrees granted in absentia.
The following resolution introduced by Mr. Gober was adopted:
“This Board desires to express to the General Education Board of New York its appreciation of financial help in support of the work of the Professor of Secondary Education during the past 20 years. No more constructive pieces of educational work is being done in the state. Through this aid every college and community has been helped. It is glad to inform the General Education Board that funds will be provided to continue the work along the present lines with increased attention to the improvement of the secondary schools.”
The name of Dr. R. C. Sharp was presented for the honorary degree of Doctor of Pedagogy and that of Hon. George M. Napier for the degree of L. L. D. Both nominations were referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
The board took recess until 4 o’clock in order to attend the exercises at the Chapel.
The further consideration of the request of the College of Agriculture that the income from the Terrell Fund be transferred to that institution was on motion of Mr. Simmons postponed until the meeting in Atlanta Sept. 11th.
Mr. Hodgson reported for the Property Committee. The report was received and filed.
Mr. Simmons moved to authorize the Prudential Committee to expand $6500.00 provided for repairs in the Finance Committee report and such balance as now stands to the credit of the repair account as they may deem best after council with the Supt. of Buildings and Grounds. This motion was carried.
The following resolution by Mr. Gober was adopted: shall be spent and paid out for books purchased under the direction of the President of the Lumpkin Law School.
Dr. Soule extended and invitation to the Board to visit Camp Wilkinson tomorrow afternoon at 6 at o’clock. There are now over 200 young women from the Savannah district attending at the place. The invitation was accepted by the Board.
(Page 345) The report of the Library Committee was made by Mr. Hodgson and received and filed.
The committee on Honorary Degrees was announced as follows: Hardy, Erwin, Harris, Fleming, the Chancellor, Messrs. Erwin and Fleming being named in the places of absent members.
The name of Mr. Park Dollies was presented for the degree of Doctor of Science, and that of Mr. Arthur Heyman for the degree of Doctor of Laws. These nominations were referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
T. P. Myerson was granted the right to have his degree conferred in absentia.
Mr. Hardy made the following report for the Committee on Honorary Degrees and the report was adopted:
“The Committee on Honorary Degrees recommends that the following degrees be conferred:
Rev. W. Stokes Walker, of Largo, Fla., the degree of Doctor of Divinity.
Rev. James C. Wilkinson, of Athens, Ga., the degree of Doctor of Divinity.
Mrs. Mildred McPheeters Inman, of Atlanta, Ga., the degree of Doctor of Letters.
Prof. James Henry Simmons, of Gainesville, Ga., the degree of Doctor of Letters.
Mr. John Madison Harrington, of New York City, the degree of Doctor of Laws.
Judge Samuel H. Sibley, of Marietta, Ga., the degree of Doctor of Laws.
Prof. Peter F. Brown, of Athens, Ga., the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy.
Prof. R. P. Brooks, of Athens, Ga., the degree of Doctor of Commercial Science.
Mr. Gober moved to amend the report of the Finance Committee by adding a $6000 item for the Law School Library with the direction that that amount be asked of the legislature at its approaching session. Carried.
The name of Prof. George P. Butler was presented for the degree of L. L. D. and referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Miss Anne W. Brumby, Dean of Women, asked for the privilege of officering before the Board to discuss several matters. Four o’clock tomorrow afternoon was fixed as the time to hear from Miss Brumby.
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning.
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Athens, Ga., June 16, 1925
The Board met this morning, present, Chairman Russell and Messrs. Gober, Simmons, Brown, McWhorter, Fleming, Rowe, Hodgson, Erwin, Meldrim, Hardy, Conner + Sibley.
The minutes of yesterday’s meeting were read and approved.
The name of Prof. A. J. Ritchie was presented for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy and that of former Governor Hugh M. Dorsey for the degree of Doctor of Laws. These nominations were referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
The Board took recess until four o’clock.
At the afternoon session Miss Anne Brumby, Dean of Women, appeared before the Board in regard to the question of providing dormitory space for girls. After Miss Brumby had given her ideas to the Board touching this question, the matter of renting houses to which locate the women members of the freshman class was referred to the Prudential Committee with Power to act.
Miss Brumby also referred to the question of regulating the apparel woven by female students at dances and other public functions. Gov. Brown moved that the Dean of Women be given the authority to pass upon the question as to whether or not any young woman was properly attired at any dance or public function, but after some discussion and the statement of Miss Brumby that no action was necessary as she perceived she had the thorough support of the Board on this question, Gov. Brown withdraw his motion.
The following report for the Faculty Committee was made by Gov. Brown + was adopted.
“To the Board of Trustees:
“Your committee on Faculty begs leave to submit the following report:
The right of the committee as to the duties and compensation of the Chancellor Emeritus is approved, the salary being fixed at $3000 per annum and it being provided that the Chancellor Emeritus perform such duties as may be assigned him by the Chancellor of the University.
The resolution as to the proposed changes in the working organization of the Faculty is disapproved.
It is recommended that consideration of the communication on the subject of grant insurance for the Faculty be deferred until the meeting in Atlanta Sept. 11th.
(Page 347) The following promotions as recommended by the Chancellor are recommended:
That Associate Professor R. L. McWhorter be promoted to the rank of Professor of English.
That Instructor of R. L. Cumming be promoted to the rank of Adjunct Professor of Mathematics.
That Mr. E. M. Everett be promoted to the rank of Instructor in Mathematics.
That Instructor Claude Chance be promoted to the rank of Adjunct Professor of Romance Languages.
That Instructor E. H. Dixon be promoted to the rank of Adjunct Professor of Physics.
That J. D. Melton be named as Assistant in Chemistry.
It is recommended that the following new positions be authorized and established and filled as recommended by the Chancellor.
An adjunct professorship in Romance Languages to be filled by Mr. J. R. Thaxton.
An instructorship in Romance Languages to be filled by Miss Mary Ferguson.
An Associate Professorship in English to be filled by Mr. M. D. DuBose.
An adjunct professorship in Public Speaking to be filled by the Prudential Committee.
An adjunct professorship in Commerce to be filled by Mr. W. Smith.
An instructorship in Commerce to be filled by Mr. J. H. Hosch.
An assistance place at the Gymnasium to be filled by the Prudential Committee.
An associate professorship in Education to be filled by the Prudential Committee.
An associate professorship in Philosophy to be filled by the Prudential Committee.
An instructorship in Mathematics to be filled by the Prudential Committee.
A tutorship in Latin to be filled by the Prudential Committee.
An assistant nurse at the Infirmary to be named by the Prudential Committee.
Gov. Brown also reported for the Brown Fund Committee and the report was adopted as follows:
“Your committee on the Brown Fund and other loan fund recommends the following appointments:
(Page 348) Charles McDonald Brown Fund
1. Bagwell – J. E. 2. Beale – Chas. B. 3. Beasley – J. C.
4. Bishop – C. H. 5. Branyon – D. L. 6. Bridges – J. L.
7. Brown – Louis P. 8. Bryant – M. W. 9. Chandler – J. B.
10. Collinsworth – Allen 11. Culpepper – G. H. 12. Daniel – Rufus
13. Danielle – Y. H. 14. Davis – J. H. 15. Day – J. M.
16. Dolon – R. L. 17. Elkins – P. L. 18. Forrester – J. M.
19. Gladin – C. B. 20. Harris – H. B., Jr. 21. Hatcher – W. G.
22. Hensley – E. A. 23. Hightower – E. A. 24. Hubert – C. D.
25. Hughes – O. L. 26. Josner – O. C. 27. Jones – W. W.
28. Langley – Archie 29. Lewis – E. L. 30. Maddox – Gordon
31. Mauldin – J. A. 32. Morrison – H. J. 33. Parker A. B.
34. Pearce – W. W. 35. Sabados – G. L. 36. Sasser – T. J.
37. Scroggs – G. B. 38. Smalley – Wayne 39. Sproull – J. F.
40. St. John – T. F. 41. Starr – L. G. 42. Stephens – R. F.
43. Tatum – J. G. 44. Taylor – H. L. 45. Thomson – T. F.
46. Tucker – W. T. 47. Van Hunter – J. G. 48. Webb – J. V.
49. Wesley – J. M. 50. Whitechel – H. E. 51. Wofford – Hoke
52. Sutherland – Carl 53. Spinks – H. N. 54. Richardson – Joel C.
55. Heard – Richard 56. Yemans – C. R. 57. Smalley – J. L.
61. Matthews – James
The first two vacancies that may occur in above list to be filled by appointment of Luther H. Zeigler and J. F. Harman.
B. F. Bullard Fund
1. Hester – Jos. E. 2. Teat – Fannie Mae 3. May Quarlene
4. Loyce Cargile
W. F. Churchill Fund
1. Bishop – Jos. E. 2. Campbell – D. S. 3. Henley – Annie Sue
4. Ingram – Lula 5. Osborne – Louise 6. Phipps – Roy
7. Stith – Maybelle
D. A. R. Fund
1. Fain – C. W.
W. S. Denmark Fund
1. Publen – Blake 2. Thomson – Robert 3. Vandiviere – S. P.
James C. Harris Fund
1. Thompson – J. B.
J. H. Lumpkin Fund
1. Bishop – G. N. 2. Head – H. V.
(Page 349) The following letter was read to the Board:
Atlanta, Ga. June 11, 1925
Mr. T. W. Reed Treas.
University of Georgia
Athens, Ga.
Dear Mr. Reed:
Your letter in regard to the Rebecca J. Treadwell estate received in my absence and I hasten to reply on my return.
For your information practically this entire estate was left in notes and mortgage loans that in most instances had four to five years to run at the time of Mrs. Treadwell’s death. We have collected a greater part of these mortgages and have to foreclose several of the loans and believe we will be able to disburse the balance of the legacies soon. After that time we will try to give you something definite as to when you may expect on income from the estate.
With kindest regards, I am.
Very Truly Yours,
S. W. Carson.
Judge Meldrim called the attention of the Board to the gift of $10000.00 made several years since by Mrs. B. F. Bullard to establish a loan fund here and to the great interest she has taken in the University, also to her scholarly attainments. He moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of conferring on Mrs. Bullard the degree of Doctor of Letters. The rules were suspended and the degree ordered conferred.
Dr. L. G. Hardman, Chairman of the Committee on Research made a report which was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mr. Sibley introduced the following resolution which was passed:
“Resolved, That the Board hereby expresses its appreciation of the work + reports of the Committee on Research concerning the work and achievements of the alumni and teachers of this University in original research and expresses also its hope that this field may be further explored and cultivated.”
The following were recommended by the Faculty for undergraduate degrees + the degrees were ordered conferred:
Master of Arts
Flora Blalock John Eldridge Drewry
Elizabeth Moss Bondurant Edwin Mallard Everett
Anna Wallis Brumby Isabelle Simkins McCaskill
Samuel Antoine Cartledge Mildred Rutherford Mell
Forrest Cumming Elizabeth Nix
Georgia deMay Ward
(Page 350) Master of Science
Ellis Howard Dixon
Bachelor of Arts
Mary Olivia Ferguson
Walter Edwin Sewell Summa cum laude
Thomas Fitzgerald Green, Jr.
William Pratt Health, Jr.
Claud William Lowe Magna cum laude
Alice Winn Peeples
Herschel Eugene Smith
Mary Strahan
Simon Nabhen Courie Lucius Lamar, Jr.
Troy England Evitt John Bernard Maddox
Ethel Elizabeth Hailey Birdella McAllister
Henry Bradley Johnson Auburn Gaubelle Owens
Jefferson Wright Tatum.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Dorothy Josette Moran, magna cum laude
James Ruey Patrick
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Edna Hendricks magna cum laude
Jane Sams Scott
Gertrude Ellington Cantrell, cum laude
Vonnie Abercrombie Rena Katherine Davenport
Virginia Easley Athon Myrtle Edwards
Lucy May Carroll Sara Elder
Harriet Elizabeth Colbert Christine Moon
Carlton Black Colquitt Evelyn Perry
Sue Reid Vason
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Mary Elizabeth Barksdale Rutherford Lipscomb Ellis
Myer Sussman Cook Iver Henry Granath
Irwin Philip Myerson James Wilkins Overstreet, Jr.
(Page 351) Bachelor of Science
Albert Julius Dornblatt summa cum laude
Herbert Bernard Rothschild
Helen Dumas magna cum laude
John Hulon Mote
David Lowe Cloud, Jr. William Slater Murray
Homer Christian Eberhardt James Kinard McNeill
Harry LaFayette Middlebrooks Frank Joseph Slater
John Davis Willingham, as of the class of 1910
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Charles Arthur Curtis, cum laude
Horace Isham Abney Joseph Brown Mosteller
Edwin Beer Paul Nettleton Richards
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
James Harold Hancock
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Neal Duncan McRainey, with honors
Ernest Griffith Blackwell Martin Winslow McKee
Ardy Homer Chambers Lucius Blakemore McLendon
Isaac Vivian Chandler Lucius Henry Nelson
Frederick Charles Drexel Frederick William Orr
Luke Astelle Forrest Henry Waller Powers
Byard Owens, Fry Robert James Richardson
Lisle Sears Gardiner Herschel Henry Shores
Owen Edward Gay Robert Harris Smalley
Calvin Davis Green John Sherman Smith
Lewis Crouch Green William Hoke Southern
Lowery Taylor Hagood Clovis Turk
Calvin Howard Langford James Hunter Wilson
Robert Meriwether Middleton Oscar Woody
Fleetwood Lanier, as of the Class of 1916
Daniel Kelly Young, as the Class of 1917
(Page 352) Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
Nannie Ella Ivey
Rachael Lucretia Keith with high honors
Katherine Dresse Lanier with honors
Evelyn Boley Katie Harris
Polly Ruth Bowers Emily Mullikin LaBoon
Mattie Mae Chapman Sara Evelyn Maddux
Lorine Collins Elizabeth Amanda Meredith
Winnifred Jordan Davis Sarah Tarragano
Ada Bernice Echols Mary Lucile Turner
Annie Laurie Wier
Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
Zeke B. Byrd
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Foy Clifford Randall Herman Burton Smith
Nicholas James Taylor
Bachelor of Science (Commerce)
George Colquitt Dean
John Harrison Hosch magna cum laude
James Alex Cromartie
Jesse Joel Dean
Greene Flournoy Johnson cum laude
Morris Layton Stokes
DeWitt Campbell Turner
Walter Stephen Allen Elbert William Gallaher
Thomas Lanier Alnutt James Blackshear Harley
Charles Hubert Baker Ben Howard Husbands
Leo William Belcher Garnet Taylor Langford John William Blount, Jr. Charles Holmes Martin, Jr. James Villard Calhoun Dwight Warren Ryther, Jr. Robert S. Caruthers Roy Thomas Scoggins Patrick Lee O’Neal Crenshaw Garnett Fain Slaughter Ernest Gibson Dickey Thomas McKey Tillman Charles Clone Fargo William Horace Veale
Bachelor of Science (Medicine)
John Moss Coldwell, Jr. Robert Maxwell Harbin, Jr.
Henry Roosevelt Craig James George McDaniel
Loree Florence William Kuhlke Philpot
Tofey George Smaha
(Page 353) Bachelor of Laws
George Frederick Dugger
Elizabeth Edith House with first honor
Daniel Green Bryant
Stanley Milledge with honor
Gussie Brooks
Thomas C. Denmark
James Francis Glass with distinctions
Robert Earle Saffold
LeRoy Allen Freeman Napier Jelks
Frank Albert Bozarth Martin Latimer Johnson
Robert Lee Pittman Carter Isadore Aaron Joselove
Wallace Hoseal Epting DeBlois Milledge
Robert Spurgeon Florence Oscar Francis Miller
Charles Latimer Gowen Abraham Aaron Nathan
Rupert Bain Griffith Marie Richard O’Neal, Jr.
Albon Lee Hatcher Terrell Rainey Perry, Jr.
Willie D. Holliday Judson Butts Smith
Graduate in Pharmacy
Louie R. Braswell George Jasper Parker
Gloria Miller Walter Ralph Reeves
Evelyn O’Quinn Marcella Richardson
[A portion of requirements for degree satisfied by audits by other institutions]
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 17, 1925
The Board met today; a quorum being present.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and approved.
Judge Sibley reported for the Laws + Discipline Committee + recommended the passage of the following resolution:
“At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees in 1923, as the record shows, a committee on research work was appointed by the President of the Board of the University of Georgia, and since the scope of work has not been clearly defined, therefore
Be it resolved, That a standing committee be appointed by the Chairman of the Board, to serve as other standing committee, and to have a place on the (Page 354) annual commencement program, to report and bring to the attention original and research work done but its teachers and graduates, as may be deemed wise and proper by its teachers and graduates, as may be deemed wise and proper by the committee. And the time allotted this committee shall be the same as granted other standing committees; and the report shall be filled – and from time to time be bound in volumes for reference as the committee thinks wise.”
The report of the committee as to the above resolution was adopted.
The following report was made by the trustees of the Law School Building and was adopted + ordered spread on the minutes:
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1925
To the Trustees of the University of Georgia,
Athens, Ga.
Gentlemen:
We beg to hand you herewith deed from the Trustees of the University of Georgia, conveying a certain lot of land on Broad Street and the building thereon, now occupied by the University Law School.
When this property was sold at auction on Feb. 5, 1919, the same was purchased by David C. Barrow, Thomas J. Shackelford, Andrew J. Cobb and W. G. Cornett at and for the sum of Fifteen Thousand, Five Hundred and Twenty-five ($15,525.00) Dollars. The deed was made by Elks Home Association to the above named parties at their suggestion as Trustees of the University Law School Building Fund.
There was an eneumbrance on said property of Nine Thousand (9000.00) dollars, which was assumed by said Trustees.
The property is now free from all lieu. The last payment which cleaved title having been made by the Trustees of the War Memorial Fund, the sum being $ .
On the 20th day of March 1925, Judge Andrew J. Cobb, one of the trustees named in said deed to hold this property for the benefit of the University of Georgia, departed this life.
Judge Cobb for a long number of years was a professor of the University Law School. He gave the best years of his life in its service. No man has done more for the Law School than Judge Cobb.
It has been suggested by the Alumni and various friends of the University that in recognition of the splendid services reduced by Judge Cobb to the Law School that the building, now occupied by the Law School, located (Page 355) on Broad Street; should be named in his honor and that the same should be known as the “Andrew J. Cobb Law Building.”
We concur in the suggestion and in our opinion it would be a fitting honor to pay to Judge Cobb, and we herewith transmit this suggestion to the Trustees of the University of Georgia, hoping that it will meet with their approval.
The acceptance of this deed and the property conveyed therein by the Trustees will give the University a magnificent lot and building well-suited for the Law School.
We consider that we were very fortunate in buying this property at a very low price, and in our opinion the property today is worth $25000.00.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Thomas J. Shackelford
W. G. Comett
Trustees of the University
Law School Bldg. Fund.
On motion of Mr. Gober the report was adopted, the deeds ordered and the building named the “Andrew J. Cobb Law Building.”
The following resolution by Judge Gober was passed:
“Whereas the trustees having in charge the purchase of the Law Building having reported to the Board that the purchase money has now been paid and the deeds to the property turned over to this Board, therefore.
“Be it resolved, that the thanks of the Board be extended to the committee for their services in the matter and to express its appreciation of the great work reduced the University in the securing of this building.”
The following resolution introduced by Judge Meldrim was passed and the security was instructed to send a copy to Mr. Erwin.
“Resolved, that the heartfelt sympathy of this Board be and the same is hereby extended to our beloved colleague, Mr. Howell C. Erwin – and to his family in this the hour of their sad affliction.”
The names of Mr. John K. Ottley and Mr. Phil W. Davis, Sr. , were presented for the degree of Doctor of Letters – and the nominations were referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
(Page 356) Lt. Col. J. E. Ware, Professor of Military Science and Tactics, appeared before the Board, and stated that the Military Department wished the Board to set aside for use as a Polo field – a certain portion of the Agricultural College lands along the Oconee River.
After some discussion this matter was referred to the Prudential Committee with power to act.
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.
Atlanta Ga., Jan. 7, 1926
To the Secretary Board of Trustees
University of Georgia.
It appearing that a vacancy exists in the representation from the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia upon the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State Woman’s College at Valdosta, which has been occasioned by the death of the Honorable Henry R. Goetchius of the County of Muscogee, Honorable L. G. Council, of the County of Sumter, is hereby appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the Woman’s College at Valdosta to fill said vacancy. Let this order of his appointment by entered upon the minutes.
This January 7, 1926
Richard B. Russell
Chairman
Board of Trustees University of Georgia
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Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 17, 1926
The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia met his morning in the Supreme Court now, State Capitol, pursuant to the resolution of the Board at its session June last setting this date for the meeting.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the Chairman, Judge Russell.
On the call of the roll all members were recorded as present except Messrs. Ellis, Council, Pottle, Lawrence, and Lovvom.
A telegram was read from Messrs. Ellis, Council and Pottle stating that they would be able to attend by twelve o’clock now. Messrs. Lawrence and Lovvom were reported as being too ill to attend and they were excused.
The Secretary was directed by the Chairman to read the resolution calling for a meeting of the Board. He did so as follows:
“Resolved, That a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia is hereby called to convene in the hall of the Supreme Court in the Capitol in the City of Atlanta a Saturday, Sept. 12th, at 11 o’clock a. m., for the purpose of electing a Chancellor. That said election be made a special order at the hour named.” This resolution was passed with an amendment working making the time of meeting Friday, Sept. 11th at 11 a. m.
Mr. Howell moved that the special order of the day, the election of a Chancellor be temporarily suspended and taken up later on at the order of the Board. The motion was carried.
Mr. Conner moved that action on the request of the State College of Agriculture as to the use of the income from the Terrell Fund, which matter had been referred by the Board in June to this meeting, by postponed until the next annual meeting of the Board in June 1926. Carried.
Mr. Meldrim suggested that Mr. Erwin look into the law in regard to this matter and report to the next meeting of the Board. The Chairman requested Mr. Erwin to do this.
The following resolutions of the Board of Trustees of the State College of Agriculture, which had been referred to this meeting by the Prudential Committee were read:
“In new of the fact that the Legislature failed to increase the support fund of the college, the Executive Committee believe that an increase of maintenance fees has become necessary. On motion of Messrs. Conner + Kidd, it was recommended that fees for the year be fixed at $125, this sum to include the maintenance fee as well. It was suggested that these fees be made payable on the following basis: (Page 358) $75 on entrance, $25 on the re-opening of College in January, and $25 at the beginning of the third term in March. The allocation of the funds accruing to the various organizations and agencies as previously authorized by the Trustees is to be made upon the basis followed in connection with Rehabilitation contract. The foregoing funds are not to include any deposit fees that may be required of students by the Military Department or the professors in charge of the several scientific laboratories.
“While your committee regret the necessity of raising fees, they believe the amounts suggested and they plan of payment set up will ease the burden upon both students and parents. The Committee made a very careful and exhaustive search of the records of what is being done about matters of this character in other institutions, and re of the opinion that the charges suggested are reasonable and not out of line with those in effect in many universities where the income from the state is of a more generous nature than that obtaining in Georgia.
“Your committee further believe that the fees changed by the College of Agriculture and the various schools of the University should be co-coordinated and set up upon an equivalent basis. To that end they hereby instruct the Assistant Secretary to transmit a copy of this minute to Hon. Howell C. Erwin, Chairman of the Pc of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, with the request that he canvass this question with the above said committee, and should the action relative thereto be favorable that he present the matter to the attention of the General Board for confirmative at its meeting in Atlanta on Sept. 11th.
“In taking this action, the Committee wish to make it clear to Col. Erwin and his associates that they are in no sense attempting to invade the province of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia in more than a suggestive manner. It is the understanding of the Executive Committee that the University faces even a graver financial situation than the College, and it is believed that if a properly coordinated plan of procedure similar in effect to that outlined above could be placed in operation, it would redound to the mutual benefit and goodwill of all the interests concerned.”
The above resolutions were read to the Prudential Committee, endorsed by that committee and referred to the General Board with a recommendation that they be adopted.
(Page 359) Mr. Simmons moved to adopt the resolutions as approved by the Prudential Committee. Debate ensued, during which Chairman Russell left the chair to oppose the motion.
Mr. Callaway moved to amend the resolutions by making the fee $112.50 instead of $124. This motion was lost by a vote of 13 to 16.
Mr. Bennett moved to table the whole matter. This motion was lost by a vote of 6 to 22.
Mr. Conner moved to amend by making the total fee $120, ordered as follows, $60 on entrance and $30 at beginning of each subject term in January and April. This motion was lost.
The original motion of Mr. Simmons was then adopted by a vote of 18 to 13.
The Board at its June meeting having referred to this meeting the question of group insurance for members of the Faculty, on motion of Mr. McWhorter the consideration of that question was postponed until the next regular meeting of the Board.
Mr. Erwin reported to the Board the investigations that the Prudential Committee had made in regard to Prof. E. D. Pusey and asked direction as to the powers of the Prudential Committee in handling a case that might involve the dismissal of a member of the Faculty.
Mr. Callaway moved that Dr. Pusey be removed from the position for cause.
Chairman Russell ruled that under the order calling this meeting, the Board could not act on this matter, but that the Board had the power to extend the scope of the meeting if it so desired.
Mr. Callaway moved that this matter be taken up and settled at this meeting. Carried.
Mr. Callaway moved to disagree to the action of the Prudential Committee in electing Mr. Pusey, and that the filling of the place be left to the Prudential Committee.
Mr. Meldrim was opposed to this unless Dr. Pusey be given a chance to be heard from.
Mr. Callaway’s motion was ruled out of order.
Mr. Callaway moved that the entire matter be referred to the Prudential Committee with power to act. This motion was ruled out of order. On an appeal from the decision of the chair, the chair was sustained.
Mr. Callaway moved that full power be conferred on the Prudential Committee to investigate and act on this matter. The chairman ruled the motion out of order, holding (Page 360) that this matter was not within the jurisdiction of the Prudential to discharge of professor and it was not in the call for this meeting of the Board. The decision of the Chair was appealed from and the Chair was sustained by a vote of 19 to 9.
On motion of Mr. Nevin the Board took recess until 2:30 p. m., at which hour the election of a chancellor will be in order.
At 2:30 p. m. the Board re-assembled + the election of a chancellor was declared to be in order.
Governor Walker placed in nomination. Judge Samuel H. Sibley and Mr. Cleveland seconded the nomination.
Judge Sibley arose and after thanking his friends, stated that he would have to positively decline to allow the use of his name in this connection.
Mr. Hughes nominated Dr. Andrew M. Soule.
Mr. Hodgson nominated Dr. Charles M. Snelling.
Mr. Goetchius seconded the nomination of Dr. Soule.
Governor Walker, having consulted with Judge Sibley, stated that on account of Judge Sibley’s insistence that his health would not permit him to serve as Chancellor, if elected, he would withdraw his nomination.
Judge Thomas placed in nomination Mr. Lee W. Branch, of Quinton, Ga.
Judge Pottle seconded the nomination of Mr. Branch.
Mr. Conner seconded the nomination of Dr. Soule.
Mr. Erwin seconded the nomination of Dr. Snelling.
Governor Brown placed in nomination Prof. S. V. Sanford.
Mr. Peabody seconded the nomination of Dr. Snelling.
Mr. Rowe seconded the nomination of Dr. Snelling.
Mr. Simmons withdrew from consideration the name of Gov. Brough, who had been considered by the Board last June, stating that Gov. Brough’s health was unpaired to an extent that he could not serve if elected.
General W. A. Harris, of Macon was placed in nomination by Mr. Simmons and the nomination was seconded by Messrs. Maddox, Howell and Sibley.
Mr. Hardy seconded the nomination of Dr. Sanford.
Mr. Goetchius moved that the Board proceed to balloting:
Messrs. Rowe and Pottle were appointed as tellers.
The first ballot resulted as follows:
Snelling 5
Soule 5
Sanford 6
Harris 9
Branch 6
Sibley 2
33
(Page 361) The second ballot was taken + resulted as follows:
Snelling 6
Soule 7
Sanford 5
Harris 11
Branch 2
Sibley 2
33
The third ballot was taken with the following result:
Snelling 8
Soule 6
Sanford 5
Harris 12
Branch 1
Sibley 1
33
The fourth ballot resulted as follows:
Snelling 6
Soule 6
Sanford 5
Harris 13
Branch 2
Sibley 1
33
Mr. Callaway moved to displace the special order until next June, Mr. Simmons moved to lay this motion on the table. The motion was laid on the table by a vote of 16 to 15 and the fifth ballot was taken, the resulting as follows:
Snelling 5
Soule 4
Sanford 5
Harris 13
Branch 1
Sibley 3
31
At the end of the 5th ballot Mr. Callaway moved to displace the special order until the next regular meeting of the Board. This motion was seconded by Mr. Pottle. Mr. Simmons moved to table + the motion to the table was lost by a vote of 15 to 16.
(Page 362) Chairman Russell ruled that it requires a two-third vote to suspend a rule. Mr. Smith appealed from the decision of the chair and the chair was reversed by a vote of 16 to 13.
Mr. Miller moved to reconsider the action of the Board in revising the decision of the chair. The point was made that Mr. Miller did not vote with the appropriate and therefore could not move to reconsider. The point of order was sustained.
Mr. Simmons moved to adjourn until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
Mr. Howell urged that the matter be disposed of at this session.
Chairman Russell left the chair to argue in favor of settling this matter now.
A motion by Mr. Nevin to adjourn until 8 p. m. was carried by a vote of 16 to 14.
The Board re-assembled at 8 p. m.
Mr. Callaway moved to displace the special order of business.
Governor Harris stated that he had talked to his son, Gen. W. A. Harris, and that Gen. Harris stated that he could not accept the Chancellorship even if it were tendered to him.
Mr. Callaway’s motion was carried by a vote of 20 to 11.
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Mr. Rowe moved that Dr. Charles M. Snelling be elected as Acting Chancellor until the annual meeting of the Board in 1926.
Judge Sibley raised the point of order that this would require a ballot + the point was sustained.
Mr. Meldrim moved that the Secretary cast the ballot of the Board.
Mr. Simmons objected to the Secretary casting the ballot, maintaining that the members must vote.
Mr. Rowe moved to take a ballot for Acting Chancellor + the motion was carried.
The ballot resulted as follows:
Snelling 26
Sibley 1
(Page 363) Mr. Callaway moved that the committee consisting of Messrs. Sibley, Meldrim, Simmons and Nevin be continued in their work of investigation and that the Chairman be enforced to call a special meeting of the Board to consider any report this committee might have to make.
Mr. Cleveland amended by adding that the expresses of the members of the Committee be paid by the University. The amendment was accepted and the motion was carried.
On motion of Mr. Meldrim, the report of the Special Committee on investigation of which Judge Sibley is chairman, was ordered filed (with the exception of the exhibits attached to the report).
The following resolution by Mr. Erwin was adopted:
“Resolved, That the Acting Chancellor be paid the same salary as is paid the Chancellor at the present time, (Crossed Out) the same to be in lieu of all other compensation, provided, however, that he shall not be furnished the Chancellor’s house, the same to be rescued subject to future disposition by the Board.”
A motion by Mr. Rowe was passed that the Prudential Committee be empowered to employ assistance for the Acting Chancellor at a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars, if needed.
On motion of Mr. Callaway it was declared to be the sense of the Board that the salary of the Chancellor Emeritus begin as of dept. 1st at $3000 for annum.
Governor Walker (Crossed Out) asked that the action of the Board in fixing the fees for students at $125 per annum be reconsidered.
Mr. McDaniel moved to reconsider the action of the Board on that subject, + the motion was carried by a vote of 21 to 5.
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.
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Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 13, 1926
The Board of Trustees met in called session this morning at 10 o’clock in the Supreme Court room, the purpose of the meeting being to discuss such questions as might be of interest touching the affairs of the University to be presented to the General Assembly of Georgia at its approaching called session.
All members were present except Gov. Walker and Messrs. Council, Howell, Brown, Fleming, Peabody + Conner.
Excuses were rendered for Messrs. Howell, Fleming, Peabody and Conner and they were excused.
The meeting was then opened with prayer by Judge Sibley.
Mr. W. C. Bradley and Mr. A Pratt Adams were introduced as new members of the Board.
On motion of Mr. Miller the following committees were named to draft suitable resolutions on the deaths of Messrs. Henry R. Goetchius + J. L. Lovvom, former members of the Board.
On Mr. Goetchius – Messrs. Miller, Smith and McDaniel.
On MR. Lovvom – Messrs. Miller, Brown + Maddox.
The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Simmons submits the following report:
“We recommend that the qualification for admission to the Lumpkin Law School shall be left to the President thereof and the full-time professors.
Respectfully submitted,
R. B. Russell,
W. E. Simmons,
A. S. Hardy
H. J. Rowe.
This report was adopted by a vive voce vote.
Almost immediately Mr. Smith moved reconsideration, stating that he had voted under a misapprehension. After a brief debate on this resolution to reconsider, a vote was taken and the motion to reconsider was lost by a vote of 8 to 17.
Acting Chancellor Snelling asked that the Board name its chairman Judge Russell, to represent the University of Georgia at the unveiling of the statue of Crawford W. Long in Statuary Hall, National Capitol. On motion of Mr. Lawrence this action was taken.
Acting Chancellor Snelling stated to the Board that he had requested the General Education Board to donate $30000 a year for two years to help forward the proposed extension work by the University of Georgia. On motion of Judge Sibley the action of the Chancellor was approved.
(Page 365) Acting Chancellor Snelling then presented the proposed plan for securing the passage or a bill by the legislature to allow the people to vote on the question of educational bonds.
Mr. Nevin submitted a resolution on the subject as follows:
“Resolved that this Board approves + will support a bill to propose to the people an amendment to the Constitution by which the General Assembly will be authorized to issue bonds not exceeding fifteen million dollars for educational purposes.”
Mr. Rowe moved to amend by making the sum eighteen million dollars + Mr. Nevin accepted the amendment.
Mr. Land offered the following amendment:
To change the wanting of the resolution to make it read: “An appeal to the legislation to amend the State Constitution so as to authorize the issuance of state bonds for educational purposes.”
There was considerable discussion as to the necessity for stating a fixed amount.
Mr. Land amended his resolution by adding the words “in a limited amount.”
Mr. Miller moved to amend Mr. Land’s amendment by making it read “in such an amount as may be deemed wise by the legislature” and Mr. Land accepted this amendment.
Accepting the different amendments, Mr. Nevin introduced the following as a substitute for all the above
“Resolved, that this Board approves and will support a bill to propose to the people an amendment to the Constitution by which the General Assembly will be authorized to issue bonds in the sum of eighteen million dollars for educational purposes, or in such an amount as may be deemed wise by the legislature.”
This substitute was adopted.
Chairman Russell called Mr. Bennett to the chair and addressed the Board on the following resolution which he introduced:
“That we request the General Assembly to make such provision for the education of Georgia boys and girls who through poverty are unable to obtain the advantages of the University system, either by an amendment to the Constitution for this purpose, or by direct appropriation to be provisions as the General Assembly my enact + provide”
This resolution was discussed at some length, the discussion being favorable as to the merits of the resolution but some doubt expressed as to wish of passing it now.
Finally on motion of Mr. Nevin it was laid on the table.
The Board then adjourned.
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Athens, Ga. June 19, 1926
The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia was called to order this afternoon at four o’clock by the Chairman, Judge Richard B. Russell.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Governor Brown.
Roll Call:
On the call of the roll the following members were founded to be absent: Governor Walker and Messrs. Nevin, Bradley, W. H. Fleming, Bennett, Hughes, Peabody, Callaway, A. B. Fleming, Ellis and Land.
Excuses:
Excuses were offered and accepted for Messrs. Nevin, Bradley, W. H. Fleming, Bennett, Hughes, Peabody, Ellis and Land.
Invitation to Coll. of Agric. Luncheon:
President Soule extended the invitation of the College of Agriculture for the Board to be the guests of that institution at a luncheon tomorrow at seven o’clock at the College Cafeteria. The invitation was accepted with thanks by the Board.
Minutes:
The minutes of the Board for the session of Sept. 11th and for the February meeting were read and approved.
Prudential Com. Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee for the past year were read. On motion of Mr. Lawrence the minutes of the Prudential Committee were referred to the Committee on Distribution to refer the different portions of the minutes to the proper committees.
Chancellor Russell appointed Messrs. Lawrence, Foley, Smith, Miller and Sibley as the committee on distribution.
Chancellor’s Report:
Acting Chancellor Snelling made his report to the Board.
Educational Survey:
Mr. Howell moved that a committee be named to confer with Chancellor Snelling in regard to an educational survey of the State and to make proper recommendations to the Board as to what should be done to bring about the suggested survey. The motion was carried and Chairman Russell named as the committee, Messrs. Howell, Simmons, McDaniel and Pottle.
Equalizing Fees:
Chancellor Snelling spoke to the Board of the necessity for equalizing the fees of the students of all departments of the University and also for allocating to the College of Agriculture a portion of the Nelson Fund. Mr. Conner moved to refer this portion of the Chancellor’s report to a special committee. The motion was carried and Chancellor Russell named as the committee Messrs. Conner, Sibley and Cleveland.
The report of the Chancellor was referred to the Committee on Distribution.
(Page 368) Mr. Miller submitted the following resolution concerning the bequest of the late Dr. Thomas E. Mitchell, and the resolution was adopted:
“Whereas by Item 10 (A) of the last will and testament of Thomas E. Mitchell, late of Columbus, Muscogee County, George, the following bequest and legacy was made by the said Thomas E. Mitchell to the Trustees of the University of Georgia, to-wit:
Thomas E. Mitchell Bequest:
“(A) On of such parts I give, bequeath and devise in trust to the Trustees of the University of Georgia, in trust to use then et income, issues and profits derived therefore, according to the best judgment of the Trustees of the University of Georgia, to assist poor, worthy and deserving students, who may be bonafide? residents of Georgia, in obtaining an education at the University of Georgia at Athens, or at one of its branches, to-wit, the Georgia School of Technology at Atlanta, Georgia, the State Normal School, at Athens, Georgia, and the State College for Women, at Milledgeville, Georgia and in paying the expenses of said students while obtaining such education at the University of Georgia, or at any one of its mentioned branches. In the use and application of the revenue of said trust fund by the Trustees of the University of Georgia, it is my will and desire that the same be allotted as equitably as possible in the judgment of said Trustees, to the University at Athens, and to each one of the three mentioned branches of the University of Georgia.” The corpus of said trust fund bequeathed to the Trustees of the University shall, whenever changed from the original securities in which invested and delivered to said Trustees by my Executor, be invested in bounds of the State of Georgia; many subdivision thereof. It is my desire, without in any way making my wish obligatory upon said Trustees of the University of Georgia, that students resident of Columbus, Georgia, shall have the preference in the use of said trust fund, and next thereafter students resident of the section of Georgia in which Columbus is located, and lastly, students resident in other sections of Georgia; and it is further my desire, that said Trustees lend the income of said trust fund to worthy students and take from them interest bearing notes, payable on easy terms, since it is my opinion that such a method of assisting students by loans is better adapted to the formation of the character than to make absolute gifts (Page 369) to such students. Wherein said Trustees of the University of Georgia may lend the income of the trust property to worth students, the interest and income of such loans shall be added to, and become a part of the corpus of the trust to the Trustees of the University of Georgia shall be known as the Thomas E. Mitchell Educational Fund of the University of Georgia,” and
“Whereas it is now the desire of the Trustees of the University of Georgia to accept said legacy and bequest made under the terms of said will of Thomas E. Mitchell,”
“Now therefore, be it resolved, by the Trustees of the University of Georgia made to said – Or hereby accept for and on behalf of the Trustees of the University of Georgia, the aforesaid bequest and legacy made to said Trustees under the terms of Item 10 (A) of the last will and testament of Thomas E. Mitchell, and subject to all the terms and conditions of said bequest under the will of Thomas E. Mitchell; and,
“Be it further resolved, that when and as the Columbus Saving Bank and Trust Company, of Columbus, Georgia, the Executor of the will of Thomas E. Mitchell, is prepared and read to deliver to said Trustees of the University of Georgia, the bequest and legacy made to the Trustees of the University of Georgia by the said Thomas E. Mitchell, the said Trustees of the University of Georgia do hereby designate and empower T. W. Reed, Treasurer of the University of Georgia as its agent and attorney --- fact, for and in behalf of the Trustees of the University of Georgia, and in the name, place and stead of the Trustees of the University of Georgia; to receipt for, and to receive from, the Executor of the will of Thomas E. Mitchell, any and all securities – and case funds which the said Executor may be prepared to deliver and pay over to the Trustees of the University of Georgia in discharge of the legacy and bequest so made by the said Thomas E. Mitchell.”
Report of School of Technology:
Gov. Harris reported as President of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Hours of Meeting:
The hours of meeting were announced as being from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. and from 4 p. m. to 6:30 p. m.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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Athens, Ga. June 11, 1926
The Board met this morning, all members present except Gov. Walker and Messrs. Bradley, Bennett, Hughes, Peabody, Ellis and Land.
Mr. Lawrence made the following report for the Committee on Distribution, which was adopted:
The question of purchasing an X-ray equipment for the Infirmary – to the Finance Committee:
Distribution:
The question of a Dean of Men – to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
The question of a 4 year degree course in Pharmacy – to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
The question of a department of Fine Arts and Music – to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
The acknowledgement of gifts – to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Department reports – to Laws + Discipline Committee for recommendation – and then to Finance Committee on all questions involving finance.
The question of Polo field – to the Property Committee.
The question of division of Infirmary fees – to committee on Nelson Fund.
New Trustee Presented:
Chairman Russell presented the new member of the Board, Hon. A. E. Fleming, president of the Board of Trustees of Bowdon State Normal College.
Brinson Will:
Judge Callaway presented the matter of the will of the late Mrs. E. L. Brinson and it was referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read and approved.
Powers of Prudential Committee:
Mr. Simmons introduced the following resolution:
“Resolved, that a committee of five be appointed by the Chairman of this Board to ascertain the powers and authority of the Prudential Committee, and to report thereon during the present session.”
The resolution was passed and the Chairman named Messrs. W. H. Fleming, Cleveland, Thomas and Maddox.
Mr. Miller presented a resolution as to the Thomas E. Mitchell Fund. Mr. Maddox moved to refer it to the Committee on Laws + Discipline and the motion was lost. Mr. W. H. Fleming moved that it be referred to a special committee of three to report back this afternoon. This motion was carried and the Chairman named Messrs. W. H. Fleming, Sibley, and Maddox as the Committee.
(Page 371) Mr. Smith moved that the Board proceed to the election of a Chancellor and other administrative officers where there are vacancies to be filled. The motion was carried.
Dr. C. M. Snelling elected as Chancellor:
Mr. Howell nominated for the Chancellorship Dr. Charles M. Snelling. The nomination was seconded by Judge Sibley and Governor Harris.
Messrs. M. McWhorter and Council were appointed tellers. The vote resulted as follows: Snelling 25 votes. He was declared unanimously elected.
Mr. Lawrence nominated Dr. D. V. Sanford for the positions of President of Franklin College and Dean of the University. This nomination was seconded by Mr. Rowe and Governor Brown.
Judge Sibley nominated Dr. R. P. Stephens for this position and the nomination was seconded by Mr. Hodgson.
Dr. S. V. Sanford Elected Pres. of Franklin College + Dean of the University:
The ballot resulted as follows: Sanford 20, Stephens 5. Dr. Sanford was declared elected.
The Chairman named Messrs. Erwin and Cleveland as a committee to notify Chancellor Snelling and Dean Sanford of their election.
Ga. Medical College Report:
Judge Callaway reported for the Ga. Medical College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
N. Ga. Agr. College Report:
Mr. Hardy reported for the North Ga. Agr. College and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Chairman Russell vacated the chair in order to take time to arrange the standing committees.
Degree of Sc. D. on Dean W. V. Skiles:
Mr. Dozier was called to the chair and Gov. Harris presented as recommendation from the Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology the name of Dean William Vernon Skiles for the honorary degree of Doctor of Science. The rules were suspended and the degree was ordered conferred.
Mr. Miller asked to be excused for the remainder of the session after Saturday. Granted.
Mr. Council asked to be excused after Saturday. Granted.
Mr. Sibley asked to be excused after Saturday. Granted.
Chairman Russell announced the following standing committees:
Committees:
Laws + Discipline: Lawrence, McDaniel, W. H. Fleming, Sibley, Smith, Thomas, Miller, Adams, Council, Cleveland, Maddox, Rowe, Nevin.
Prudential – Erwin, Rowe, McWhorter, Dozier, Hodgson.
Finance – Simmons, Howell, Pottle, Callaway, Foley, Barrett, Conner.
Loan Funds – Brown, Pottle, Lawrence, Erwin, Dozier, McWhorter.
Property – Barrett, Hodgson, A. E. Fleming, Conner, Thomas.
(Page 372) Insurance – Rowe, Miller, Conner.
Library – Sibley, Thomas, Hodgson, Smith, Cleveland.
Law Library – Thomas, Adams, Harris, Simmons, Pottle.
Law Department – To be announced later.
Invitation – Erwin, Dozier, Foley, Barrett, Maddox.
Auditing – Council, Barrett, Hardy.
Branch Colleges – Harris, Chairman and all ex-officio presidents of the Branch Colleges Board of Trustees.
Athletics – Rowe, Hodgson, McWhorter, Erwin, Dozier, the Chancellor.
Legislative – To be announced later.
Honorary Degrees – To be announced later.
Faculty – To be announced later.
Treadwell Fund – Russell, Barrett, Erwin.
Research – Hardman, Peabody, Jacobs.
Change of Commencement Date:
Mr. Howell introduced the following resolution changing the time of meeting of the Board in annual session:
Resolved, That on the meting of this Board on the Thursday preceding the commencement of 1927 that adjournment be taken at once to the following Monday morning at ten o’clock.
Mr. Brown spoke in opposition to the run. Mr. Conner moved to table the resolution – and the motion was lost. Mr. Adams moved to amend the resolution so as to have all written reports ready and allotted to the proper committees before the opening day of the session. This amendment was accepted by Mr. Howell.
Mr. Foley moved to refer to a special committee of three to consider the resolution and report its recommendations today. This motion was carried and the Chairman named Messrs. Foley, Howell and W. H. Fleming on this committee.
Mr. Maddox Vice-Chairman of Board:
On motion of Mr. Row, seconded by Mr. Dozier, Mr. Maddox was elected as Vice-Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Sibley reported for the Library Committee as follows and the report was adopted:
Report of Library Committee:
“Your committee reports a most active use of the library during the past year, increasing by about 30 percent over the preceding year. A provision of $800 for equipment is contained in the budget but nothing for the purchase of books. The repair and increase of the books depends solely on the Library fees amounting to about $5000, but with a purchasing power of only $1500 as compared with ten years ago. This is wholly insufficient in our judgment to build up the library. While not recommending any upset of the budget, we call attention to the desirability of adding to the book purchase funds from any available source. We note with appreciation Mr. Langstrut Hull’s letting the Library have the custody of the original draft of the Constitution of the Confederate States + feel that it adds an item of great interest (Page 373) and volume to the library.”
Mr. Conner reported for the special committee on the division of the Nelson Fund and the equalization of fees for all students in the University.
Mr. Simmons and Chairman Russell spoke in opposition to the report.
Division of Nelson Fund with Coll. of Agriculture:
Mr. Simmons moved to refer the report back to the Committee with instructions to make its provisions applicable only to the State College of Agriculture. The motion was lost.
The report of the committee was then adopted was follows:
(Typed) Equalization Fees:
Your committee on allocation of funds received from the United States by the University under the Morrill acts and on equalization of student fees, recommend that of the money so received from the United States the sum of $12500.00 per year be Agriculture for the uses stated in said acts.
We further recommend that each full term student in all of the departments of the University located at Athens pay (Crossed Out) annually the sum of one hundred dollars in lieu of all student fees now charged, in such installments as the Prudential Committee may fix.
J. J. Conner, Lloyd Cleveland, S. H. Sibley, Committee.
(Typed Ended)
Mr. Howell reported for the special committee as to the proposed educational survey and the report was adopted as follows:
“Your committee appointed to take under advisement the matter of a survey of state-supported higher educational institutions of Georgia beg to make their report in the form of the following resolutions:
Educational Survey:
“Whereas, under the laws of Georgia the Board of Trustees of the University is charged with the general supervision of the state – supported higher educational institutions; and
“Whereas, the Chancellor in his annual report has advanced reasons why a general survey of the higher educational facilities of the state should be made – and has recommended immediate action by the Board; and
“Whereas, it is highly desirable that such a survey, if undertaken, should be completed with the least possible delay:
“Therefore, Be it resolved:
“First: That the Board of Trustees approve the plan as recommended by the Chancellor.
“Second: That the Chancellor be and he is hereby authorized to enter into a construct with such disinterested expert agency of national prominence and experience as he may select to make the survey.
(Page 374) Third: That the educational survey be completed, if possible, prior to the next annual meeting of this board and the results be reported to the board at the meeting.
Fourth: That this Board, after receiving and considering the report of the survey make such recommendation as it deem wise to the General Assembly of 1927.”
Property Committee. Report:
Mr. Barrett reported for the Property Committee. The report was adopted and ordered filed.
The following resolution, introduced by Mr. Simmons, was adopted by a rising vote:
(Typed) Whereas, Dr. Henry Clay White, for fifty-four yeas the occupant of the University Chair of Chemistry, has written a biography of Abraham Baldwin the founder of the University of Georgia, the author of its charter, and its first president, in which volume the author has put in permanent form the history of the early days of the University, developing many historic incidents heretofore unpublished:
Thanks to Dr. White:
Therefore – Be it resolved that the thanks of this board be tendered Dr. White for the splendid and distinct service he has rendered the University and the State, in this publication.
Resolved further – That the board hears with interest that Dr. White contemplates the publication of the later history of the University, from Baldwin’s connection with it to and through its reorganization after the civil war, at which time he became connected with it, and it expresses the hope that one so fully equipped for such work, will undertake it, thereby contributing to the University and the State a service which no living man is in a position to better render than the distinguished and beloved author of the life of the University’s founder.
Resolved further – That a copy of this be furnished Dr. White by the Secretary of the board.
(Typed Ended)
Mr. Fleming reported for the special committee on the resolution of Mr. Miller as to the Thomas E. Mitchell Fund and the report was adopted as follows:
Thomas E. Mitchell Fund:
“Whereas, by the terms of the will of the late Thomas E. Mitchell it was his will – and desire, as therein expressed, that the revenue of the trust fund left to the Trustees of the University of Georgia be allotted as equitably as possible, in the judgment of said Trustees, to the University, the Georgia School of Technology, the State Normal School at Athens and the State College for Women at Milledgeville; and
“Whereas, in the judgment of the Trustees an equitable allotment of said revenue would be one-fourth to each of said institution;
“Now, therefore, be it resolved;
1. That the revenue already accrued, - and hereafter to accrue, from said trust found be and the same is hereby allotted one-fourth to each of the branch institutions aforesaid.
(Page 375) 2. That the Treasurer of the University of Georgia, in receiving said gift from the Executor of the last will and testament of said deceased, is hereby instructed to keep separate account of the principal, and of the interest which has accrued since the death of said deceased, to the end that said interest may become immediately available and be loaned to students desiring to enter school this year, by the institutions aforesaid, in accordance with the terms of said will.
3. That upon receipt of said trust fund by said treasurer he is hereby instructed to pay one-fourth of the interest so received by him from said executor to the Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology at Atlanta, Ga., one-fourth to the Trustees of the State Normal School at Athens, Ga., and one-fourth to the Trustees of the State College for Women at Milledgeville, Ga.
Thomas E. Mitchell Fund:
4. That said Treasurer is herby instructed to make a like distribution of all future interest or income, issues and profits, to be derived from said fund.
5. That said Treasurer is hereby instructed to furnish to each of the institutions aforesaid until a certified copy of the will of said deceased, to the end that the Trustees of same may co-operate in carrying out the terms and provision of said will by lending “said trust funds” to worthy students and take from the interest – leaving notes therefore, payable on every term.”, preference to be given to students as contemplated in said will.
6. That said interest notes shall be taken in the name of and payable to the Trustees of the University of Georgia, and in each note it shall be recited that the consideration of same “is a loan for educational purposes from the Thomas E. Mitchell Educational Fund of the University of Georgia, and that it bear interest at the rate of four percent per annum.
7. That said treasurer is hereby instructed to furnish to the trustees of each of the branch institutions aforesaid a certified copy of this resolution.”
Mr. Foley reported for the committee on Mr. Howell’s resolution as to changing the time for annual sessions of the Board + the report was adopted as follows:
Time of Annual Sessions:
“Resolved, That in order to obtain the full attendance of the Board during the Commencement Exercises of the University, the Board shall hold its business sessions for the annual meeting in 1927, on Monday of Commencement week, remaining in session until the work of the Board is completed – the Board to assemble at 10 o’clock Monday morning of Commencement week.
Time of Annual Board Meeting:
“Resolved further, That to enable the Board to proceed promptly with its deliberations upon establishing, the (Page 376) Secretary be and he is hereby directed to supply to the members several days in advance of the meeting copies of all reports usually submitted for the Board’s consideration, and that he apportion such reports, and parts of such reports, to the various committees, so that such reports or parts of reports may be ready for the consideration of appropriate committees upon the assembling of the Board.
Resolved, further, That the Chairman of the Board, or any member of the Prudential Committee be directed upon calling the Board to order on Thursday before Commencement to adjourn the meeting to the following Monday morning at ten o’clock, if a quorum is not present.
Resolved, further, That the Chairman of the Board appoint all committees at least one week prior to the meeting of the Board, mailing announcements of such appointment of committees to the members of the Board.”
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
The name of Mr. Harold Hirsch was presented for the degree of L. L. D. and the nomination went to the committee on Honorary Degrees.
The name of Rev. D. C. Wright was presented for the degree of D. D. – and the nomination went to the committee on Honorary Degrees.
Gift of Pioneer Club:
The Pioneer Club of the University presented a gift of $300 to the University for the furthering of the establishment of a department of Fine Arts and Music in the University. The gift was accepted with thanks by the Board.
The resolution of the Pioneer Club is presenting this gift was as follows:
“Whereas we, the members of the Pioneer Club of the University of Georgia, have realized the lack of training in music and other fine arts at the University of Georgia; and we have realized that the students attending the University of Georgia have not been receiving the training along these lines with which students in many other Universities have been favored,
Be it resolved, therefore, that we, the members of the Pioneer Club of 1926, make a gift to the University of Georgia for the purpose generally of developing a department of fine arts, and specifically for the development of musical training in the University, this training to include theory work, for which college credit is sought, and practical work as well.
Be it further resolved, that we, the members of the Pioneer Club of 1926, authorize the Prudential Committee of the University of Georgia to utilize this gift of $300.00 in (Page 377) any manner which may be deemed proper in fostering musical training of the student body at as early a date as may be deemed practicable.
Be it further resolved, that it is the desire of the Pioneer Club of 1926 that the club in future years pursue the same policy through the funds of the organization.”
Mr. Nevin stated that he was not present when the vote was taken on the chancellorship – and dean’s office – and asked that he be given the privilege of recording his vote for Dr. Snelling for Chancellor and Dr. Sanford for Dean. He was given that privilege.
Chancellor Snelling:
Chancellor Snelling addressed the Board briefly, expressing his appreciation and pledging himself to continued efforts to advance the interests of the University.
Inauguration of Chancellor:
Mr. Howell moved that the Prudential Committee be directed to take the proper steps for arranging for the formal inauguration of the new Chancellor at same date in the Fall, the Board of Trustees to meet at that time and be present at the inauguration.
Chancellor Snelling expressed a personal preference that this be not done.
Mr. Conner moved that the Board accept the suggestions of the Chancellor and have no formal inauguration ceremonies. The motion was lost.
The motive of Mr. Howell was then adopted.
Ten o’clock Saturday morning, after the reading of the minutes, was fixed as the hour for hearing the report of the Board of Visitors.
Mr. Cleveland was granted leave of absence (Crossed Out) until Monday.
Photograph of Class of 1868:
Mr. Erwin, for Mr. M. D. DuBose, presented to the University a photograph of the class of 1868 – and the gift was accepted with thanks.
Report of Ga. Indust. College:
Mr. Adams made a verbal report for the Ga. Industrial College at Savannah and will put his report in writing. The report went to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Honorary Degrees:
The name of Mrs. Ida Katherine Dozier was presented for the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters, and the nomination went to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
The Chairman announced the following standing committees:
Standing Committees:
Honorary Degrees – Messrs. Hardy, Maddox, Pottle, Lawrence and the Chancellor.
Faculty – Messrs. Erwin, Simmons, Thomas, McWhorter and the Chancellor.
(Page 378) Honorary Degrees:
The name of Rev. F. C. Morgan was presented for the degree of D. D., and the nomination went over to the committee on honorary degrees.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Goetchius. June 12, 1926
The Board met this morning at 10 o’clock.
The following members were absent: Gov. Walker, and Messrs. Nevin, Bradley, Cleveland, Bennett, Hughes, Peabody, Ellis and Land.
The minutes were read and with a few corrections were approved.
Board of Visitors:
The Board of Visitors made report and the Board of Trustees took recess for five minutes to meet the members of the Board of Visitors.
State Normal Report:
Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School and the report went to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
On motion of Mr. Callaway the Property Committees was requested to report on that portion of the Prudential Committee minutes concerning the location of the proposed building for the Schools of Commerce and Journalism.
Mr. Smith introduced the following resolution which was adopted:
Law School Resolution:
“Resolved, That it is the sense of this Board that the standard set by the Association of Law Schools and approved by the American Bar Association representing the end towards which the Lumpkin Law School should work and the standard it should seek to attain as soon as possible. That this Board will support the President of the Law School in his efforts to this end as fully as its financial resources will permit;
“That the President of Law School report to the June 1927 meeting of the Board what proper has been made to this end.”
Mr. Pottle was granted leave of absence after today’s session. He may be able to return Tuesday.
Mr. Simmons was granted leave of absence from the afternoon session.
Law School Committee:
The Chairman announced the Committee on Law School as follows: Russell, chairman under the resolution (Crossed Out) creating the committee; (Page 379) McDaniel, Vice chairman; Smith, Pottle, Lawrence, Foley, Simmons, Hardy and Rowe.
Mr. McDaniel was granted leave of absence for Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.
Mr. Callaway was granted leave of absence after this afternoon. He may return Tuesday.
Mr. Foley moved that the communication from this President of the Law School be referred to the Committee on Law School. The motion was carried.
Mr. Lawrence reported for the Committee on Laws + Discipline and the report was adopted as follows:
Degree B. S. Phar. Authorized:
“We recommend that the Faculty be authorized to prescribe a three year’s course in the School of Pharmacy for the degree of “Graduate in Pharmacy” in place of the two years’ course now prescribed, and that the Faculty be further given authority to inaugurate a four years’ course in Pharmacy with the degree of Bachelor of Science of Pharmacy.
Dean of Men:
“We recommend that the suggestion of the Chancellor as to a Dean of Students be referred to the Prudential Committee to inquire into the question of ways and means and report its recommendations to the next annual meeting of the Board.
Dept. of Fine Arts + Music:
“We approve the recommendation of the Chancellor that a Department of Fine Arts and Music be created and a professor be elected, provided the Finance Committee can see its way clear to authorize such expenditure.
Thanks for Gifts:
“We recommend that the Secretary be directed to express the thanks and appreciation of the Board to the donors of the several gifts as set forth in the report of the Chancellor.
Secretarial Studies:
“We recommend that the Department of Secretarial Studies be abolished and that Adjunct Prof. G. M. Broadhurst; of the Department of Secretarial Studies be transferred to the Extension and Correspondence Department.
Freshman Week:
“We recommend that “Freshman Week” plans as recommended by the Chancellor be approved.
Promotions:
“We recommend that the promotions of members of the Faculty and the election of new members made by the Prudential Committee be approved.
Chancellor’s Inauguration:
“We recommend that public installation ceremonies be arranged by the Prudential Committee for the inauguration of the Chancellor at the opening of the University next September.”
Mr. Erwin, who was requested at the last meeting to give an opinion as to the law governing the Terrell bequest, made his report – and the opinion was ordered recorded in the minutes.
(Page 380) TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA:
At the session of the Board held in Atlanta on September 11, 1925, I was requested to give an opinion as to whether the income of the Terrell Endowment could be legally turned over to the State College of Agriculture.
I find that this donation was made by Dr. Terrell in the following communication to the Trustees:
Terrell Fund:
Sparta, July 27th, 1854
To the Honorable, the Trustees of the University of Georgia:
Gentlemen: From such observations as I have had an opportunity to make, on the condition of the people in different parts of the world, I am quite satisfied that there are none who are so abundantly supplied with all the necessaries and comforts of life as our own; and that there is no form of government so suitable to the intellectual development of a people or the resource of a country, as that of the United States.
To give perpetuity to the compact of these Confederated States, the principles of which have thrown so much light on the social and political relations of man, and aided so much in the advancement of civilization and the means of individual and national prosperity, is for this great object in every department of knowledge, except in agriculture; and in this, the most important of all, the United States are far behind most of the States of Europe; and the Southern, with the advantage of soil and climate, much more so than the Eastern and Northern. The bets form of government for a country, where a system of agriculture prevails that is constantly tending to impoverish the soil, cannot long sustain a thrifty population or be able to defend itself. To avoid such a calamity, which there is no reason to fear will be our condition at no distant day, the people of the Southern States must find the means of preserving their lands from destruction by bad tillage, which is so strikingly observable in every part of the country.
To aid in this great enterprise, if you will allow me to call it such, I propose to your honorable body, to give to Franklin College Bonds of the State to the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars, the annual interest of which shall be applied permanently as compensation for a professor, whose duty it shall be to deliver in the college, a course of lectures, during its terms, on “Agriculture as a Science; the Practice and Improvement of Different People; on Chemistry and Geology, so far as they may be useful in Agriculture; on Manures, Analysis of Soil and Domestic Economy, particularly referring to the Southern States;” the lectures to be free.
If this proposition is acceptable to you, I shall ask the privilege of recommending to your consideration for the appointment of the first professor, Dr. Daniel Lee, who has spent twenty years of his life, in the study and practice of agriculture, and who will bring to its duties all his skill and a zeal that ought to insure success.
With considerations of the highest respect, I am
Your obedient servant,
Wm. Terrell.
(Page 381) The Trustees accepted the gift and passed the following resolutions:
Terrell Fund:
“Resolved, That this board, in accepting the munificent donation of Dr. William Terrell, of the County of Hancock, to Franklin College, to be faithfully applied in accordance with the donor’s expressed directions, for tender him the expression of their abiding gratitude.
Resolved, That there be now established in Franklin College, a Professorship with the endowment of Twenty Thousand Dollars, now presented in Bonds of the States of Georgia, by Dr. William Terrell, of Hancock County, to the support of which the interest thereon, annually, shall be exclusively applied, to be known and designated as the Terrell Professorship of Agriculture, wherein instruction shall be given as hereinafter provided, in the branches of knowledge designated by the donor.
Resolved, That it shall be the duty of the Terrell Professor of Agriculture to deliver every year, the Prudential Committee, within the college grounds, to the students of college and such other persons as may choose to attend, a course of lectures upon the subjects enumerated by the donor, as hereinbefore quoted; but said professor shall not be subject to perform police duty in the institution; and shall receive as a salary, the sum of twelve hundred dollars per annum, or any larger sum that may accrue as interest may be collected.
Resolved, That in accordance with the suggestion of the donor, Dr. Daniel Lee, of the State of New York, be, and he is hereby, unanimously appointed to fill the Terrell Professorship of Agriculture, to enter on his duties on the 15th day of January, 1855.
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the President to prepare and cause to be published a paper setting forth the creation and cause to be published a paper setting forth the creation and endowment of this professorship, and the nature and importance of the instruction to be imparted by it.
Resolved, That the communication of Dr. Terrell be entered on the minutes of the board and filed in the Secretary’s office, and that a copy of this report and Dr. Daniel Lee.”
In 1854 when the Terrell donation was made the College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts had not been established. This last mentioned college was established in 1872 in order that the University might receive the benefit of the Morrill Bill.
It will be noted that Dr. Terrell in making his donation addressed his communication to the Trustees of the University of Georgia, but gave the bonds to “Franklin College”, and provided that the annual interest arising from the bonds should be used as com- (Page 382) pensation for a Professor whose duty it was to deliver the lectures specified in the college.
I find upon investigation that the name of Franklin College as used in connection with the University of Georgia is mentioned for the first time in a resolution passed by the Board of Trustees of the University on May 31, 1805, when the following resolution was passed;
Terrell Fund:
“Resolved, unanimously that the present Collegiate Building at Athens be hereafter denominated and known by the name of Franklin College”.
This name, originally given to a building on the campus, later was used to designate the entire University at Athens.
Subsequently when the State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts was instituted the expression “Franklin College” seems to have been used to designate a department known as “The Georgia State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts.”
In other words, the only corporate entity in the University system at Athens is the corporation known as the Trustees of the University of Georgia, and the two colleges referred to are merely departments of the University.
The two colleges, though theoretically distinct departments, in some respects overlap. The students in the College of Agriculture take in Franklin College Physics, English, Zoology, Elementary Chemistry, Mathematics, Civil and Electrical Engineering and other subjects.
I do not think that Dr. Terrell had any other purpose than to give the bonds to the Trustees of the University of Georgia and that in using the expression “Franklin College” he was simply using the name which at that time was applied to the whole University of Athens. (Page 383) It is manifest that his sole object was to give to the people of Georgia through the medium of the University the advantage of the knowledge of scientific methods for the preservation of the fertility of the soils of the State.
Terrell Fund:
It is my opinion that the income from this fund can properly be used in the same manner as heretofore, viz, as part payment of the salary of the Professor of Chemistry who will deliver the lectures on the various subjects enumerated in the letter of Dr. Terrell creating this trust; or, said income could be turned over to the State College of Agriculture to be used to compensate a Professor in that college who would deliver the lectures on the subjects specified n Dr. Terrell’s letter, and that this latter action would not be at variance with the intention of the donor, nor would it be a violation of the terms of the trust, and therefore would not be an improper or illegal diversion of the income accruing from this fund.
(Signed) Howell C. Erwin
(Typed Ended)
Use of Terrell Fund:
Mr. Callaway moved that until further action of the Board the income from the Terrell fund be used as at present Mr. Conner asked to be excused from voting on this motion and he was excused. The motion of Mr. Callaway was carried.
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
The name of Messrs. Bessie Kempton was presented for the degree of Doctor of Letters and the nomination went to the committee on honorary degrees.
Mr. Council reported for the committee on auditing and the report were adopted as follows:
(Page 384) Auditing Committee Report:
Report of Auditing Committee
The state having fixed the school fiscal year July 1st – June 30th, the printed annual report of the treasurer cannot be furnished until July 1 – 1926, after which date then books and accounts of the treasurer will be audited by the State auditor as directed by the law and report made by him upon completion of audit.
L. G. Council, Chairman
E. R. Barrett
A. S. Hardy, Committee
Chapel Exercises:
On motion of Mr. W. H. Fleming it was resolved that all members of the Board who can do so, attend in a body the exercises during Commencement.
Location of New Bldg.:
The Property Committee submitted the following report:
Resolved, That the Property Committee considers that the proper location of the Commerce-Journalism building is a matter of such vital importance that the decision as to its location should be settled by the entire Board rather than by this Committee to whom it was referred.
“We report that the Prudential Committee voted three votes for the site north of Prof. Strahan’s residence in line with New College and the Chapel; that two votes of the Prudential Committee are recorded as favoring the site in the same line of buildings now occupied by the residence of Prof. Stewart and facing Peabody School of Education.”
This report was adopted.
Mr. Howell moved that the new building be located on the Stewart site. Mr. Callaway seconded the motions.
Mr. Rowe asked that before a vote is taken the members of the committees in session in an adjoining room be called in so that the full Board might act on the question.
Law Committee Report:
Mr. McDaniel, for the Committee on Law School, reported that the Committee had allowed the President of the Law School to withdraw the communication that had been referred to the committee and that therefore the committee had nothing further to report. The report of the committee was adopted.
Mr. Harris reported for the Committee on Branch Colleges and the report was adopted + filed.
(Page 385) Location of New Bldg:
Mr. Howell moved that the Prudential Committee after conference with the architects and subject to the approval of the Chancellor, select a location on the central campus for the erection of the proposed Commerce and Journalism building, excluding the sites reported by the majority and the minority of the Prudential Committee, and report such selection to the Secretary of the Board who shall therefore submit the entire question of location of such building to a referendum of the members of the Board.
Mr. Hodgson moved that the members of the Board go now and see the two sites suggested. The motion was defeated.
Mr. Howell’s motion was then adopted.
Mr. Hardy reported for the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Mr. Smith moved to lay the report temporarily on the table. The motion was carried.
Mr. Adams submitted the following resolution:
Voting for Honorary Degrees:
“Be it resolved that all voting in the case of honorary degrees be by secret ballot.
“Be it further resolved, that no honorary degree be conferred unless three-fourth of those voting, vote in the affirmation.”
Majority of Board Necessary to Elect:
Mr. Erwin moved to amend by adding “and that not less than a majority vote of the entire Board, voting in the affirmative be necessary to elect.”
Mr. Adams accepted the amendment of Mr. Erwin and the resolution of Mr. Adams, as amended, was adopt.
Mr. Maddox moved to take from the table the report of the Committee on Honorary Degrees. Carried.
Mr. Conner was excused at his request from the balance of today’s session.
Honorary Degrees Conferred:
Mr. Callaway moved to vote on the recommendations of the Committee one by one. Carried.
The results were as follows:
Rev. G. H. Harrison – D. D.
Rev. Howard Melish – D. D.
Dr. T. H. Boland – Sc. D.
Hon. J. J. Conner – L. L. D.
Prof. G. P. Butler – L. L. D.
Hon. Arthur Heyman – L. L. D.
(Page 386) Prof. A. J. Ritchie – Ped. D.
Mrs. J. K. Ottley – Litt. D.
The following resolution, introduced by Mr. Hardy, was adopted:
Faculty May Nominate for Honorary Degrees:
“Resolved, That prior to the annual meeting of this Board. Each year, the Chancellor be requested to call a meeting of the full Professor of the University and that they submit to the Board recommendations as to the names they would like to have considered for honorary degrees.”
In Absentia:
Miss Eleanor Ward asked that her degree be conferred in absentia as she had been called have an account of sickness in her family. The request was granted.
Ga. Indust. College:
The following resolution by Mr. Adams was adopted:
“Be it resolved, That provided a satisfactory arrangement entered into, the Board of Trustees approve the plan to have colored students of the National Memorial University attend the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths.”
Mr. Lawrence was excused from Monday’s session.
The Board then adjourned until Monday morning at 10 o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 14, 1926
The Board met this morning. The following members were absent: Gov. Walker + Messrs. Nevin, Pottle, Council, Bradley, Howell, Barrett, Bennett, Hughes, Peabody, Harris, Hardy, Miller, Callaway, Thomas, Fleming, Ellis, Land + Sibley.
The minutes of Saturday’s meeting were read and approved.
Honorary Degrees:
The name of Mrs. Corva Harris was presented for the degree of Doctor of Letters and the nomination went over until next year.
Mr. Conner reported as President of the State College of Agriculture. The report was adopted + filed.
Mr. W. H. Fleming was granted leave of absence from Tuesday’s session.
The Board took recess to attend the exercises at the Chapel.
On re-assembling the special committee on the Prudential Committee, through the Chairman, Mr. W. H. Fleming, made the following report which was adopted:
(Page 387) Report of Special Committee on the Powers of the Prudential Committee:
To the Board of Trustees:
The special committee appointed by the Chairman of your body “to ascertain the powers and authority of the Prudential Committee – and to report thereon during the present session” beg to submit the following:
In the printed “Manual of the University of Georgia, 1890” under the head of “Rules for the Government of the Trustees”, adopted June 1890, we find the following:
“11. There shall be four standing committees of the Board, consisting of three members each, and these members first appointed shall serve until relieved by the Board, as follows:
Power’s of Prudential Committee:
- The Prudential Committee (two resident and one non-resident).
- Finance Committee (resident chairman and two-non-residents).
- Property Committee (resident chairman and two non-residents).
- Honorary Degrees (Chancellor and two members).
Also the following:
“During the intervals between the meetings of the Trustees, all authority needed for carrying on the operations of the University shall be exercised by the Prudential Committee. Minutes of their action shall be kept and reported to the Board and such action shall be final unless modified a disapproved by the Board at its next meeting thereafter.”
We know of no change in these rules.
It will thus be seen that the powers of the Prudential Committee extend:
- To intervals between the meetings of the Board and have no existence during the sessions of the Board.
- To all matters “needful for carrying on the operations of the University.”
- That the actions of the Prudential Committee are in all matters subject to the control of the Board of Trustees at its next meeting, but become final if not then modified on disapproved. In construing the word “needful” this Board has of course the final responsibility obligation not to shirk or evade its obligation to act in any emergency that may arise.
On the other hand the Prudential Committee should be careful not to assume unnecessary authority and embarrass this Board in (Crossed Out) taking final action on any important matter by being confronted with (Page 388) the disagreeable duty of disapproving the action of the Committee.
By mutual consideration and deference all conflict of authority can be avoided.
We suggest that in all cases of selections of professors to fill vacancies and in altering salaries and similar matters, the Pc make it plain to all parties concerned that the action of the Committee is of temporary effect – and subject to the approval or disapproval of this Board.
W. H. Fleming, Chairman
G. E. Maddox
W. E. Simmons
Mr. Adams moved that the Prudential Committee as now constituted continue functioning for one year as heretofore. This motion was carried.
Mr. Foley introduced the following resolution: “Resolved, that this Board approves the actions of the Prudential Committee during the past year and expresses its full confidence in the Committee.
Mr. Simmons moved as a substitute that the Board express its confidence in the Committee and requests it to continue to function. The vote on the substitute was 3 and 3. The Chairman cast his vote in the affirmative – and the substitute was declared carried.
Mr. Maddox gave notice that at tomorrow morning session he would move a reconsideration of the vote on the substitute of Mr. Simmons.
The Board adjourned until four o’clock this afternoon and on re-assembling took up a resolution by Mr. Brown that was pending when the Board took recess at two o’clock. It was adopted with an amendment adding the words “other loan funds heretofore administered” after the words “Brown Fund”.
The report of Mr. Brown, as Chairman of the Committee on Loan Founds, was adopted as follows:
Loan Funds Committee Report:
“Your committee on loan funds submits the following report:
(a) We recommend that all students now on the Brown Fund and other loan funds heretofore administered, with the exception of C. R. McElroy and L. G. Starr, both of whom seem to have poor records record in scholarship, and H. N. Spink, who appears to have withdrawn from college, be contained on the respective funds for another year at one hundred dollars each.
(Page 389) (b) We recommend that the following be added to the Brown Fund for the Collegiate year 1926-1927. As these men are now in college they should be put on the same basis as those who are continued on the Brown Fund, namely, be given a loan of one hundred dollars each:
W. B. Bates, P. Comson, A. Langford
H. H. Causey, Joe Cumming, C. W. Kelly.
(c) We recommend that the following men be added to the Brown Fund for the collegiate year of 1926-1927 under the new ruling of the Board of Trustees; namely, be given a loan of one hundred and fifty dollars each:
G. H. Martin, Goode Price
James T. Hayes Mays Cooper
Joel Cloud, Jr. J. F. Galloway
T. G. Smaha Robert Harrison
Loan Funds Committee Report:
(d) We recommend that Lawrence Jackson Kenney be given the loan from the Elijah Clarke Fund, as he is endorsed for this loan by Mrs. Julius Talmadge, State Regent of the Daughter of the American Revolution.
(e) We recommend that Miss Elizabeth Head be added to the Bullard Fund – one hundred dollars.
(f) We recommend that the Board loan fund be left in the hands of the Chancellor.
(g) We recommend for the Lumpkin Fund – D. C. Campbell, Athens, and , Gainesville (name to be furnished by Mr. Albert Hardy, of Gainesville.)
(h) We recommend that all students now on the Bullard Fund, the Churchill Fund, the Denmark Fund, the H. W. Brown Fund, the J. C. Harris Fund, + the Moon Fund be continued another year at one hundred dollars each.
Your committee makes the following recommendations:
(1) That no student who has received his degree be eligible for any loan fund.
(2) That no student be eligible for any loan fund for more than four years.
(3) Your committee recommends that any vacancies that may occur be filled by the Chancellor.
(4) Your committee recommends that for the year 1926-27 beneficiaries of the Mitchell Fund be named by the Chancellor.
Joseph M. Brown, Chairman
M. P. McWhorter
Howell C. Erwin
J. H. Dozier
J. R. Pottle
(Page 390) Requests for Degrees:
A resolution was passed directing that the requests of Mr. J. F. Taber and Mr. Chas. B. Daniel that degrees of A. B. and C. E. respectively be conferred on them by referred to the Faculty with the request that a report be made at this session if practicable.
Mr. Maddox presented the resolution on the death of Dr. J. L. Lovvom and the resolutions were adopted as follows:
Resolution on Death of Dr. J. L. Lovvom:
RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH OF DR. J. L. LOVVOM
Dr. J. L. Lovvom was born in Randolph County, Ala., August 5, 1862, and died at this home in Bowdon, Ga. on Feb. 8, 1926. He received his early education in what was formerly known as Bowdon College, and afterwards graduated from the Medical College of the University of Georgia, beginning the practice of medicine in 1886. Soon after his graduation he removed to Bowdon, Ga., where he continuously labored among a people whom he loved and whose confidence he earned and deserved.
Always a leader in his profession, he yet found time to aid greatly in the material development of his section of the state. He was instrumental in the organization of the Bank of Bowdon and served as president for several years. He aided greatly in the organization and construction of the Bowdon Railway, of which he was president at his death. The establishment of Bowdon State Normal and Industrial College as a branch of the University of Georgia, brought about largely through his efforts, was the realization of a long-cherished dream for the higher education of the youth of western Georgia. He became the first chairman of the Board of Trustees of that institution – and by reason thereof a member of this Board, where he served with devotion and fidelity.
In the death of Dr. Lovvom, Georgia has lost an energetic, progressive, forward-looking citizen – and the University a devoted friend. The members of this Board will miss his genial presence and his constructive co-operation in the affairs of the University.
In his memory and as a mark of respect and esteem of the members of this Board,
Be it resolved:
That this memorial be entered upon the page of the minutes of this Board and a copy of the resolutions sent to the family.
B. S. Miller
G. E. Maddox Committee.
(Page 391) Revision of Manual:
Mr. Maddox moved that a committee of three be named to revise and codify the Manual, particularly as to the rules and procedure of the Board and to report at the next annual meeting of the Board. Carried. The chairman named Messrs. Maddox, Erwin and Adams as this committee.
Degree for Marion Smith:
The Chancellor requested permission to grant the degree of A. B. to Mr. Marion Smith in private. The request was granted.
The Board then adjourned until then o’clock tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 15, 1926
The Board met this morning. The roll was called and the following members noted as being absent: Gov. Walker and Messrs. Nevin, Council, Bradley, Howell, Barrett, W. H. Fleming, Hughes, Peabody, Harris, Hardy, Miller, Callaway, Thomas, A. E. Fleming, Ellis, Land and Sibley.
Prudential Committee’s Actions Approved:
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read and approved.
On motion of Mr. Maddox the substitute of Mr. Simmons which was adopted yesterday on the subject of the Prudential Committee was reconsidered and the original resolution by Mr. Foley was then adopted as follows:
“Resolved, that this Board approves the actions of the Prudential Committee during the past year and expresses its full confidence in the committee.”
On motion of Mr. Rowe, Dr. R. M .Goss was designated as the official surgeon of the University.
Brinson Will Case:
Mr. Lawrence reported for the Laws + Discipline Committee in the matter of the will of Mrs. E. L. Brinson, recommending that this matter be referred to Judge E. H. Callaway with authority to employ counsel if necessary. The report was adopted.
Honorary Degrees:
The name of Rev. E. L. Hill was presented for the degree of D. D. and the nomination under the rules goes over for one year.
Mr. Simmons offered the following resolution which was adopted:
Beautifying Grounds:
“Resolved, that the sum of $250 be appropriated for beautifying the grounds around Memorial Hall, the College of Agriculture to be requested to do this work, under the general direction of the Chancellor, it being understood that grass and trees shall be planted.”
Law Review:
On motion of Mr. Erwin the sum of $200 was appropriated to the Law Review of the Lumpkin Law School.
Mr. M. McClure, of the graduating class, addressed the Board, stating that there had been some talk about the Georgia (Page 392) Co-operation Association. On motion of Mr. Rowe a committee of three members of the Board, not resident in Athens, was authorized to investigate. The Chairman named Messrs. Simmons, Conner + Pottle as this committee.
RESOLUTION ON DEATH OF HON. HENRY GOETCHIUS.
The committee appointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of Hon. Henry R. Goetchius, a member of this Board, reported as follow: and the report was adopted and ordered entered on the minutes:
(Typed) Henry R. Goetchius was born in Columbus, Georgia, January 13, 1852, and had lived in the city of his birth practically all of his life. He died in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Piedmont Sanitarium, on October 31, 1925. He was a son of Richard Rose Goetchius, a descendent of the settlers of the state of New York, from which state he came to Columbus in the year 1934. His mother was a daughter of Micajah Bennett, who, with his wife, moved to the State of Georgia following the Revolutionary War with a movement of settlers from North Carolina and Virginia to northeast Georgia.
At the age of 16, Mr. Goetchius entered the University of Georgia in 1868, and it 1871 he graduated from that institution, having received an A. B. degree. Before he entered the University of Georgia, Mr. Goetchius had attended lectures on law at the University of Virginia under John B. Minor.
When 23 years old, Mr. Goetchius was admitted to the bar, this being in 1875, and shortly afterwards he began his practice in Columbus. For two years, 1878-79, Mr. Goetchius served as Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Mr. Goetchius was honored with the presidency of the Georgia Bar Association in 1896, and in 1901 he was master in chancery of the United States District Court. In 1910 he was named a member of the State Board of Bar Examiners, and in 1911 was named as a trustee of the University of Georgia.
For a period of eight years, Mr. Goetchius was president of the Board of Education of Columbus, and for many years he was a member of that board. Although he devoted his life to the practice of law, he was often in demand as a public speaker and writer on the subject of education and questions affecting public interest.
As an attorney Mr. Goetchius participated in many famous cases. He became associated with the late Thomas J. Chappell, brother of L. H. Chappell. For about thirty years he practiced law with Mr. Chappell, the name of the firm being Goetchius and Chappell.
At the time of his death Mr. Goetchius was district counsel of the Seaboard Air Line Railway, and he represented several other corporations, including the Eagle and Phenix Mills.
Henry Richard Goetchius was born at his father’s home at the corner of Eleventh Street and Fifty Avenue. He spent his boyhood days from 1858 to 1868 at the Goetchius homestead at the corner of Eleventh Street and Second Avenue, 204 Eleventh Street. He first attended school to Miss Sarah Teasdale from the ages of seven to nine. He then entered the academic school of John Isham.
(Page 393) Mr. Goetchius matriculated at the University of Georgia as a sophomore at the age of sixteen in 1868. He was graduated form the university with an A. B. degree in 1871. He taught school at Albany, Ga., from October 1871 until June 1872 and at Griffin, Ga., at the Samuel Bailey Male Institute from October 1872 to January 1873. He was a teacher in the Griffin Female College from January 1973 to January 1874 and at Gordon Institute at Barnesville, June, 1875, Mr. Goetchius taught private school in Columbus.
While in Griffin, Mr. Goetchius read law under Speer and Stewart and in Columbus he read under Blanford and Garrard. He read law privately in Albany and in Barnesville.
Mr. Goetchius was admitted to the bar here May 22, 1875, and began the practice of law here.
From 1876 to 1879 Mr. Goetchius was assistant editor of the Columbus Times. In 1876 he attended the University of Virginia summer school under John B. Minor, Sr.
In 1879 and in 1879 Mr. Goetchius was clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives.
In 1880 Mr. Goetchius formed a law partnership with Thomas J. Chappell. The partnership continued until Mr. Chappell’s death May 8, 1910.
In 1882 and in 1883, Mr. Goetchius was city attorney for the city of Columbus. In 1886 he was appointed general counsel of Georgia Midland and Gulf Railway Company and was made division counsel of the Southern Railway in August of 1898.
Mr. Goetchius was ordained a deacon in the First Presbyterian Church of Columbus May 2, 1889. He was ordained elder June 30, 1901. He became a member of the Presbyterian Church at Athens in 1868. His first Memorial Day address was delivered April 25, 1985. May 20, 1885 he was married to Miss Mary Ross Russell, daughter of Colonel James M. Russell, of Columbus.
Mr. Goetchius was elected president of the Chattahoochee Valley Exposition Company in 1888. From 1894 to 1908, he was superintendent of the Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church. In 1898 he was again Memorial Day orator.
Mr. Goetchius participated in all the heavy litigation in Columbus in railroad, bank and manufacturing failures from 1895 to 1900. He was appointed counsel for the Seaboard Air Line in 1904 and the same year he was named district counsel for the railroad.
From 1896 to 1897, Mr. Goetchius was president of the Georgia State Bar Association. In 1898 he was elected general counsel of the Eagle and Phenix Mills. In March of 1898, Mr. Goetchius was elected a member of the Commons Commission of Columbus.
In 1898 Mr. Goetchius was instrumental in having the two big siege guns mounted in the court house square. In 1901 he was appointed master in chancery in the United States Court. In 1902 and 1903 he was chairman of the city democratic executive committee. (Page 394) In 1902 he was elected vice president of the Alumni Society of the University of Georgia and was re-elected in 1905.
July 5, 1905, Mr. Goetchius was elected a member of the board of trustees of the Columbus Public Schools. November 4 of that year he was elected president of the Columbus Bar Association, November 18, 1907 he was elected president of the Commons Commission. Mr. Goetchius served as president of the school board from Sept. 13, 1910 until April 12, 1918, when he resigned.
In July of 1910 Governor Joseph W. Brown appointed Mr. Goetchius a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia for the Fourth Congressional District and he was re-appointed for eight years from August 12, 1911 to August 13, 1919.
December 21, 1910 the Supreme Court of Georgia appointed Mr. Goetchius a member of the state board of bard examiners to succeed Joseph R. Lamar, who was appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States by President Taft.
April 13, 1917, Mr. Goetchius was elected one of the curators of the Georgia Historical Society. He was a member of the American Bar Association, having been elected in 1900. He resigned in 1907 and was re-elected in 1911.
Mr. Goetchius was elected in June of 1924 a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society at the organization of the Alpha Chapter No. 81 at the University of Georgia. July 3 of this year Mr. Goetchius declined reelection as president of the Common Commission.
Henry R. Goetchius was a splendid gentleman. He believed in God and gave Him his heart when he was quite young. He had joined the Church which he served so faithfully and well until the time of his death, and we may well believe that in the fact of the Grim Reaper his trust was in his and his father’s God and so death did not come bearing the sickle of destruction, but rather the scepter of immortal life. In time of sorrow and grief, there is no sweeter thought than on the resurrection morn separation will cease and reunion with friends and loved ones will follow. He illustrated and practiced the highest and best ethics of his profession, and had no toleration for any form of commercialism at the Bar or the slightest disregard for these ethics. His death was much deplored, and he will greatly missed by his family, the member of this (Crossed Out) board.
We recommend that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Board and (Crossed Out) that a copy thereof be furnished to the family of the deceased. (Crossed Out)
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. Miller
Sanders McDanielG. E. Maddox
(Typed Ended)
Prof. Upson’s Salary:
Mr. Simmons moved that the salary of Prof. S. C. Upson of the Law School be raised for $2300 to $2500. The motion was carried.
Address by Hon. S. McDaniel:
The Board then took recess to attend the meeting of Alumni Society and hear the address of Hon. Sanders McDaniel.
Mr. Erwin’s Protest:
On the re-assembling of the Board at four o’clock this afternoon, Mr. Erwin, speaking to a question of personal privilege, protested against the practice of raising salaries without first Consulting the Chancellor, and stated that he would in the future oppose all such propositions.
(Page 395) Mrs. Felton’s Gifts Accepted:
Mr. Conner stated that Mrs. Rebecca L. Felton, former U. S. Senator, wished to present to the University her senatorial commission, also her University diploma and other articles. On motion of Mr. Conner the Board accepted with thanks the tender of these articles and also such other papers or documents of historic value that Mrs. Felton might desire to present to the University.
Honorary Degrees:
The name of Rev. Elam F. Dempsey was presented for the degree of D. D. – and the nomination under the rules went over for one year.
Mr. Nevin was excused for the remainder of the session.
Approp. For Law Books:
$300 was appropriated to the Law School for keeping up the National Reporter System for the Law Library for the coming year.
The following resolution by Mr. Pottle was adopted:
American Law Book Co. Prize:
“Whereas, the American Law Book Company offered a set of Corpus Juries to the student in the Senior Class who made the highest grade in the course of Legal Bibliography, and E. J. Feiler, having made such mark, it is ordered that said prize be announced and be deliver to said Feiler on Commencement Day.”
Degrees in Absentia:
The conferring of the honorary degree of D. D. on Dr. G. H. Harrison and that of Litt. D. on Mrs. J. H. Ottley was authorized in absentia, they being unable to attend Commencement at this time.
The Faculty presented its recommendations for the degrees for members of the graduating class and the degrees as recommended were ordered confirmed.
Authority was granted the Chancellor to add names to this list if any had been omitted, or if there should be others whose names should be added.
The full list of undergraduate degrees as finally conferred is as follows:
Master of Arts
James Wesley Adams Claude Chance
Lily Wingo Brooks Alethea Jane Macon
Esther Bush Harry Lafayette Middlebrooks
Rose Bush James Rucy Patrick
Master of Science
Pope Russell Hill
Master of Science in Agriculture
Wyatt Arnton Clegg Jasper Guy Woodroof
(Page 396) Master of Science in Economics
John Wesley Johnson
Bachelor of Arts
Frances Elizabeth Little
Edna Elizabeth Strauss Summa cum laude
Grace Evelyn Strauss
Bertram Sidney Boley
Thomas McElmurray Close
Joseph Quinton Davidson
Clarence Samuel Fair Magma cum laude
Yewly Eugene Bargeron
Harrison Agnew Birchmore
Penelope Griffin Cum laude
Hugh Smiley Stanley
Margaret E. Acree Zona Hamilton
Dan Sully Beeland Charles Herty Hooper
Charles Allen Bickerstaff Lee Roy Leffler
George Slade Cargill, Jr. George Dudley Morton
James Choice Fanning Douglas Milton Orr
Gordon Aulie Franklin Emma Elizabeth Plaster
Lucy Booton Frederick Mae Belle Sanders
Jones Llewellyn Griffin Stephen Parks Shell
Samuel Yoer Tupper, Jr.
Marion Smith, as of the class of 1903
Alexander Campbell King, as of the class of 1920
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
William Roberts Humphreys Marilla Elizabeth Staight
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Roby Anderson*, Summa cum laude
Sarah Louise Betts*
Ella Sue Minor* Magna cum laude
John Franklin Graham
*Work done partly in other institutions
(Page 397) Lucile Alxander*
Lunette Mallary Jones*
Bess Ellison Matthews* Cum laude
Norma Claire Parker*
Celia Perry
Dorothy Reed Belcher Cassandra Elizabeth Morton
Inez Porterfield Brooks Roby Louise McMahan
Loyce Furman Cargile Sarah Louise Stewart
Mary Frances Carmichael Arnoldina Thornton
Clara Gibbs Dally Helen Treanor
Jewel Davis Frances Walton
Sam Lee Gaulding Eleanor Ward
Florence Weltner Lester Ruth Ethel Weideman
Anne Roberts Moran Samuel Wasden Wood
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
John Daniel Allen, summa cum laude
Lillian Louise Wade*, magma cum laude
Victoria Billups Cohen*, cum laude
James Calvin Bonner Louise Bacon Osborne
Rufus Sterling Davis Dudley Hilton Taylor
Ann Louis Moon Samuel Hoyt Worley
Ivy W. Wright
Murray Ellis Wyche
Bachelor of Science
Martin Edward Kilpartick, magna cum laude
James Newton Brawner, Jr., cum laude
Robert Edward Anderson John William Gray, Jr.
John Herbert Burroughs Edward Waterman Hagler
David Lewis Earnest, Jr. E. M. Herndon
Robert Lee Garrett Bassett Maguire
Thomas Wright Gooden Gwinn Huxley Nixon
Dill Pittman
George Buford Randolph
James Davis Melton
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Ernest Lee Griggs
Walter Edwin Sewell summa cum laude
David Stanley Campbell magna cum laude
*Work done partly in other institutions
(Page 398) George Warren Cumbers
Ralph Kelly Jones cum laude
Joseph Elder Bishop Richard Gideon Minter
Harold Loyd Frederick Lamar Cobb Sledge
James Attaway Kennedy Charles Houston Starling, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Harvey Walter Rankin*
Pinckney Alston Steiner with honors
Altus Robert Bennett Archie Langley
Clarence Harvey Brand John Alfred Mauldin
Jacob Johnson Butler James White Morton, Jr.
Alwin Wimbish David Henry Smith Stanhope Munro
Garr Samuel Dennis Robert Henry McRae
John Etheredge Hubert Bond Owens
Walter Albert Fuller William Harris Simpson, Jr.
Thomas Hart Gignilliat John Fletcher Smith
Chandler Balkcom Gladin James Louis Stephens
William Henry Hardman Jack Van Houten
William Carl Huggins Glenn Frederick Wiley
Otis Warner Jones John Harrison Wright
Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
Wyoline Hester*
Pearl Campbell Moon* with high honors
Mildred Boley
Anna Deane Bridges with honors
Edith O’Steen Ward*
Peggy Baker Mattie Jane Ridgway
Butler Margaret Benson Dorothy Rowland
Annie Mae Wood Bryant Ellie Smalley
Frances Elizabeth Conner Leona Smith
Frances Lucyle Cook Martha Jane Smith
Elizabeth Curry Nell Marie Storey
Sarah Elizabeth Petty Marion Grace Talmage
Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
Charles Bernard Beale Charles Patrick Doherty
George Norman Bishop James Loyd Eaton
Raiford Franklin Brown John Bullock Gaskins
*Work done partly in other institutions
(Page 399) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Douglas La Fayette Davis Alvin Lee Odom
Adlai Bee Griner Harry Poem
George Raiford Hatfield Ezekiel Fred Thomas
Bachelor of Science (Commerce)
Tyler Francis Haygood
Morris Harry Levy cum laude
Robert Taylor Segrest
Joseph Wilson Berry James Zeb Morris
Mordaunt Grey Boatwright Malcolm Nash
Wayland Eugene Bolton Burwell Atkinson Nolan
Lewis Pearce Brown Hugh Pendleton Nunnally
Judson Harrell Drewry Myron Isaac Prisant
Thomas Stephens Gray Thomas Sheftall Russell, Jr.
Frank Conley Haralson John B. Satlof
James Bruce Harper Cecil Wyman Sherlock
James Willis Hay, Jr. Allen Nicholls Smith
George Saynor Johnson Julius Glenn Tatum
Marshall Craig Levi Harry Leslie Wesley
Willoughby Earl Marshall, Jr. John Marvin Wesley
Carlton Newton Mell Thomas Edward Winslow
Bachelor of Laws
John Paxton Erwin, with first honor
Charles Joseph O’Byrne
Julian Davis Wooten with honors
Luther Harman Zeigler
Osmond Reimert Bie Dorothy Ida Levy
Perry Brannen Freeman Cheyne McClure
Joseph Hayward Cherry James Edward Manucy, Jr.
Louis Perry Chick John Duncan Odom
Robert Shelnut Dennis Arthur Sears Oldham
Richard Allen Denny, Jr. Austin Herschel Parham
Edwin Jacob Feiler John Robert Phillips; Jr.
Starkey Slant Flythe William Tyrus Ray
John Morgan Forrester Hubert Albert Strickland
Lucius Coleman Groves Harry Lundy Taylor
Earl Dunbar Harrison Mathilde Lumpkin Upson
William Julian Hatcher Minor Lewis Wheaton
Henry Olin Hubert, Jr. Iver Leon Wooten
Frederick Heber Kent Luther Mandeville Wyatt
(Page 400) Graduate in Pharmacy
William Horace Dunaway Herman Joseph Lesser
William Henry Peterson
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1926
The Board met today. On the call of the roll the following members were voted as being absent:
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read – and confirmed.
Mr. Simmons moved to reconsider his resolution as to beautifying the grounds around Memorial Hall. The motion was carried.
Mr. Simmons then introduced the following resolution which was passed:
Beautifying Grounds Around Memorial Hall:
“Resolved, That the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars be appointed for the purpose of beautifying the grounds upon which Memorial Hall is situate, by sowing grass on the lawn, setting out shade trees, laying out walks, hedges, etc., and we request that the Agricultural College do the work and furnish the trees, under the duration of Dr. A. M. Soule.”
Honorary Degree:
The name of Rev. W. M. Coile, of Winterville, was presented for the degree of D. D., and under the rules the nomination went over for one year.
The following resolution was passed:
Right to Condemn Property:
“Resolved by the Trustees of the University of Georgia, that they request of the General Assembly of Georgia at its next session that a bill be passed granting to the Trustees of the University of Georgia the right to condemn and purchase lands for University purposes, for additional extension of the campus for the University of Georgia and for any branch college, where there is a need of the same, and there exists a “public emergency”; and the same is necessary for the “public good.”
The following report was made by the special committee on investigating the reports about the Georgia Co-operation Association.
(Page 401) (Typed) Mr. Chairman:
At the last annual session of this Board, Mr. Freeman C. McClure, of Walker County, a student in the Lumpkin Law School, from which he graduated during the recent commencement, appeared before it, and made verbal complaint against the management of the Cooperative Store, in which he stated that some students were able to purchase the same articles at less prices than others, and that too much profit was being made on the goods sold, but made no concrete statement of corroborant facts in support of his criticisms.
Following this incident, a resolution was adopted providing for the appointment of a committee of three to investigate the management of the store and the undersigned were named as its members.
The founders of this store were incorporated under the name of “Georgia Co-operative Association”, and its Board of Directors was as follows: J. R. Fain, chairman, R. P. Stephens, secretary, T. W. Reed, treasurer D. C. Barrow, R. E. Park, S. V. Sanford, and C. M. Snelling.
Upon request, Prof. J. B. Fain, chairman of the Board of Directors of the corporation, has given your committee a very full and exhaustive report of the activities of the corporation, which is as follows:
“The Cooperative store was organized by the Self-Help Committee with the approval of the Board of Trustees in 1914. The Self-Help committee myself were named by the Board as a sub-committee to look after the details of management. We started out by using a student manager and student employees, but found in a short time that we would have to find a manager who would be there continuously to look after the details. A woman was employed as manager for half time, and later on, employed for full time.
When the Cooperative store was organized, a corporation was formed consisting of students and faculty and the articles of incorporation set forth that the organization was to be without capital and not to be run for profit.
A fee of $1.00 membership per year is charged and the books and supplies sold to the members at a reduced price. It is possible for a student to save more than $1.00 in the purchase of one fountain pen. Books are sold to the students on a 12¢ margin, instead of a 20¢ margin.
It has been estimated, by Dr. Stephens that the saving to the student body has ranged from $3,000 to $5,000 per year.
The stock that has been accumulated largely from the $1.00 fee paid by the students.
To begin with, the Board of Directors made their individual note, or, rather, a combined note, and borrowed money to start the business and it was on the credit of these men that the store was established. It finally got to the point where the banks were willing to take the notes of the corporation and it was thought only fair by the management that these gentlemen should be relieved from carrying this business on their individual note.
The percentage charged on books and other material is less than the percentage charged elsewhere in the regular commercial establishments, and has a little more than met the expenses, the management believed it was a safer proposition to charge a little more than necessary to meet the expenses in case some unforeseen condition arose.
An inventory of the stock is taken once a year, and a report for the business of the year, showing sales, what has been made, what the expenses were and other details.”
Your committee accepts these statements as absolutely true, and can see no cause for criticizing the manner in which the store has been managed, but, on other hand, much to commend.
Respectfully submitted
W. E. Simmons, chrm’n
J. J. Conner
J. R. Rowe
(Typed Ended) (Page 402) Dean Sanford appeared before the Board in advocacy of a plan for the construction of an athletic stadium on the land between Sanford Field and the Central of Georgia Railroad, the movement to be financed without cost to the University, through gifts already promised and those to be secured, as well as by using portions of the income of the Athletic Association.
The following resolution was passed.
“That the Trustees of the Georgia State College of Agriculture be requested to return to the Trustees of the University of Georgia the control of the land lying between the road what is an extension of Summey Street, the Central of Georgia Railway, the road leading to the cemetery on the northern side of Tangand Branch, and the present property under control of the Trustees of the University of Georgia.
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.
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Athens, Ga. June 9, 1927
The annual session of the Board of Trustees was called to order this afternoon by the Chairman, Judge Richard B. Russell. There were present Messrs. Erwin, Rowe and McWhorter.
There being no quorum present, the meeting was adjourned until Monday, June 13th, 10 – a. m.
Athens, Ga. June 13, 1927
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock, Chairman R. B. Russell presiding. The meeting was opened with prayer by Governor Harris.
Roll Call:
On the call of the roll the following members were present: Gov. Walker, Chairman Russell, Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Nevin, Lawrence, Pottle, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Hardy, Miller, Conner, Callaway, Thomas, Ellis, Green, Fleming, Bennett, Larsen, Rowe, Erwin, Hodgson, Foley, Smith + Harris. Later in the day Messrs. Adams and Edwards answered to their names. Those absent were Messrs. Woodruff, Council, Bradley, Peabody, Sibley + Land. Gov. Walker announced that Mr. W. C. Bradley had resigned and that he had named Judge E. T. Moon in his stead and that Judge Moon would be here tomorrow.
Excuses:
Excuses were offered and accepted for Messrs. Sibley, Land, Peabody, Council – and Woodruff.
Invitation to Gov-elect:
Gov. Walker moved that the Governor-elect, Dr. L. G. Hardman, be invited to sit with the Board during the present session. This motion was carried.
Invitation:
The Board was extended an invitation to attend a breakfast at the College of Agriculture Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock. The invitation was accepted with thanks.
Standing Committees:
The following standing committees were announced:
Laws + Discipline – Lawrence, McDaniel, Green, Smith, Sibley, (Crossed Out), W. H. Fleming, Thomas, Miller, Cleveland, Council, Maddox.
Finance – Smith, Council, Callaway, Howell, Foley, Barrett, Conner, Nevin.
Loan Funds – Brown, Pottle, Lawrence, Ellis, Bennett, Erwin, McWhorter.
Property – Barrett, Hodgson, Edwards, Conner, Thomas.
Insurance – Rowe, Miller, Conner.
Library – Sibley, Thomas, Hodgson, Adams, Cleveland.
Law Library – Thomas, Adams, Pottle, Harris.
Law Department – Russell, Chairman, McDaniel, Vice-Chairman, Smith, Green, Pottle, Lawrence, Foley, Maddox, Hardy, Row.
Invitations – Erwin, Foley, Conner, Barrett , Maddox.
(Page 404) Auditing – Council, Land, Larsen, Barrett, Hardy.
Branch Colleges – Harris, Chairman – All ex-officio presidents of the Branch Colleges Board of Trustees.
Athletics – Rowe, Hodgson, McWhorter, Green, Erwin.
Honorary Degrees – Hardy, Peabody, Maddox, Pottle, Lawrence, + the Chancellor.
Faculty – Green, McDaniel, Larsen, Land, Howell.
Treadwell Fund – Russell, Barrett, Erwin.
Research – Hardman, Peabody, Jacobs.
Prud. Com. Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee for the past year were read – and on motion of Mr. Maddox were referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee to distribute such portions to other committees as might be deemed proper – and to pass on all other portions.
Minutes to be Printed:
The following resolution by Mr. Pottle was adopted:
“Resolved, that in the future the reports of the Prudential committee shall be printed – and a copy furnished to each member of the Board before or at the convening of the Board in annual session.”
Gov. Hardman and Dr. Soule Speak:
Govern-elect Hardman appeared before the Board – and made a short and interesting address on the importance of a more thorough – and more systematic physical examination of all students of the University, and suggested ways in which his suggestion might be carried out. Dr. A. M. Soule, of the College of Agriculture also spoke – and offered the services of the College and its trained staff of experts, especially for the purpose of serving the women students of the University.
On motion of Mr. Adams these matters were referred to a committee of three to be appointed by the chairman. The Board expresses its approval – and asked the committee to investigate – and report back plans to carry out the suggestions. The committee named by the chairman is Chairman Snelling, Mr. McDaniel – and Mr. Callaway.
Board of Visitors Report:
Prof. J. E. Parks, chairman of the Board of Visitors, made report for that Board, and the Board of Trustees took recess for five minutes to meet Mr. Parks – and congratulate him on the splendid report.
Mr. Maddox moved that the report of the Board of Visitors be printed and that a copy be furnished to each member of the legislature. Also that the report be referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Chancellor’s Report:
Chancellor Snelling submitted his annual report. He also submitted a supplementary report. The printed report was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee. The supplementary report was (Page 405) referred to the following committees, each committee to take over the portions applicable to itself: The Faculty Committee, the Property Committee, the Laws + Discipline Committee and the Finance Committee.
Ga. Tech Report:
Gov. Harris reported for the Ga. School of Technology and the report went to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
L. L. D. Degree for M. L. Brittain:
The trustees of the Georgia School of Technology submitted the name of President M. L. Brittain for the degree of L. L. D. On the vote Dr. Brittain received thirty votes – and there was no negative vote. The degree was ordered conferred.
Ga. Med. College Report:
Mr. Callaway reported for the Georgia Medical College – and the report went to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Bennett submitted a resolution as to an articles that had appeared in the Alumni Record. Mr. Miller moved that it be adopted – and the motion was seconded by Mr. Smith. Mr. Fleming moved to refer it to the Laws + Discipline Committee and this motion was seconded by Mr. Hodgson. The substitute was lost – and the motion of Mr. Miller to adopt the resolution by Mr. Bennett was carried. The resolution as adopted is as follows:
Resolution as to Article in Alumni Record:
“In the last issue of the Alumni Record appeared an article by the editor of that publication under the heading “The University – and the Agricultural College.” As this publication is supported in part by the University in the payment of salaries and supplies – and as the article referred to has gone out as the utterance of the editor – and thus bears the official sanction of the Alumni Record, the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia deem it a duty to officially disapprove the article as being without foundation in fact – and as not representing in any way the judgment or opinion of this body. Moreover, in the judgment of the Trustees of the University it represents in no way the opinion or wishes of the great body of the alumni of the University of Georgia.
“The Georgia State College of Agriculture, under the terms of the Conner Act, is an integral part of the University of Georgia in Athens. It does not bear the same relation to this institution as the branch colleges bear. It is expected that the members of the teaching staff meet with those of the other departments of Franklin College. There is and should be no distinction whatsoever in this respect or any other respect. The Faculty is and should be one Faculty.
(Page 406) Dr. Soule is not President of the State College of Agriculture. He is Dean of that institution; as directed by the provision of the Conner Act. But he is President of the Georgia State College of Agriculture and the Mechanics Arts, the Land Grant College. He was elected to that office by this Board, not by the separate Board of Trustees of the College of Agriculture. He is our official – and has filled his office with eminent ability – and satisfaction.
“It is his duty to present for their degrees at Commencement all graduates of the College of Science – and Engineering just the same as graduates of the College of Agriculture.
“The members of Franklin College faculty – do not constitute “the rightful faculty” as claimed by this article in the Record. There is only one rightful faculty of this institution. That Faculty is the Faculty of the University of Georgia with all the departments on this campus represented – and member thereof with equal rights of membership.
“The education afforded the students of the College of Agriculture takes rank among the best – approved by any institution in the country – and it is real education and not merely training. Its value to the individual and to the state and country is just as great as that of any other department of the University. The Agricultural College Faculty members represent both culture – and efficiency, and President Soule, with the magnificent achievements of the institution under his direction, has the congratulations and the confidence of this Board.
“Without any thought of attempting to control in any manner the free expression in a proper way of real Alumni sentiment, this Board suggests that if young men of immature judgment are placed in charge of the Record that the Alumni Society designate some person of experience and discretion to supervise all matters appearing in the publication so that there may be nothing like a recurrence of the unfortunate incident which is the subject of this resolution.”
The Board adjourned until 4 o’clock his afternoon.
Report of State Coll. of Agriculture:
At the afternoon session, Vice-chairman Maddox presided until the arrival of the chairman.
The annual report of Mayor Conner, President of the Board of Trustees of then Ga. State of Agriculture was read + ordered filed.
(Page 407) U. D. C. Scholarship:
A letter from Mrs. Grace to Judge Russell asking that the U. D. C. be given a scholarship in the University was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Mr. Hardy submitted the following report of the committee on Honorary Degrees:
“To the Honorable Board of Trustees
Gentlemen:
Your committee on Honorary Degrees recommend that the following degrees be conferred:
Harold Hirsch, of Atlanta, L. L. D.
Mrs. Corva Harris, Pine Log, Ga. – Litt. D.
Miss Katherine Dozier, Gainesville, Ga. – Ped. D.
Prof. A. G. Cleveland, Valdosta, Ga. – Ped. D.
Prof. A. H. Patterson, Chapel Hill, N. C. – Sc. D.
Rev. J. Walter Hendricks, Atlanta, Ga. – D. D.
Rev. Frank C. Morgan, Augusta, Ga. – D. D.
Rev. David C. Wright, Savannah, D. D.
“Resolved, that the Faculty recommendations for honorary degrees filed with the committee on Honorary Degrees be treated as filed with the Board.
“Resolved, that the rules be amended so that honorary degrees may be conferred by a two-thirds vote of those trustees who are present – and voting viva voce.
Respectfully submitted,
A. S. Hardy, Chairman
G. E. Maddox
J. R. Pottle
A. A. Lawrence
Clifford Walker
The “Chancellor”
The above report was adopted with the exception of the last section in regard to amending the rules as to the number of votes necessary to the conferring of an honorary degree. That section was disapproved by a vote of 13 to 14, Chairman Russell casting the deciding vote.
Reports of Branch Colleges:
Mr. Miller reported for the State Normal School, Mr. Hardy for the North Ga. Agricultural College, Mr. Ellis for the S. Ga. A + M College – and Mr. Adams for the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youths, and these reports were referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
(Crossed Out)
(Page 408) Mr. Green addressed the Board to give this body the facts concerning certain matters that had been under discussion in some of the newspapers – and charges that had been made against the Board, the Prudential Committee and the Chancellor.
Mr. Erwin spoke briefly – along the same line.
Chairman Russell + Sec-Treas Reed Re-elected:
Chairman Russell was re-elected for the period of two years as Chairman of the Board – and T. W. Reed was re-elected as Secretary, Treasurer – and Register for the period of three years.
The following nominations for honorary degrees were made and under the rule go over for the period of one year:
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
Rev. A. W. Quillian, Madison, Ga. for the degree of D. D.
S. W. McCallie, “ “ Sc. D.
Miss Stella S. Center “ “ Litt. D.
Rev. S. E. Wasson “ “ D. D.
W. E. Dozier “ “ D. D.
G. Leland Green “ “ Ped. D.
Timothy Ting Fancy Lew “ “ D. D.
Prof. J. E. McDaniel, of Ga. Technology School Sc. D.
Prof. R. B. Daniel, Columbus Ga. “ “ L. L. D.
Dean Conner Woodward, Emory Univ. D. D.
Louis D. Newton, Atlanta “ “ L. L. D.
Walter A. Harris, Macon “ “ L. L. D.
Mr. Smith submitted the following report for the Finance Committee, which was adopted:
“1. The committee attaches to this report the budget proposed for the next twelve months by the Chancellor. The item increasing the Chancellor’s salary was, however, not proposed by him but by certain of the trustees.
Finance Committee Report:
2. The committee approves this budget and recommends its adoption with – an additional appropriation to the Alumni Office of $3500.00 to replace that amount which the alumni office has heretofore received from the War Memorial Fund.
3. As the budget involves an increase in the deficit to about $55000.00 in the aggregate, the committee recommends that the trustees request the Chancellor to lay this situation before the General Assembly – and to say that the trustees cannot provide for the increased attendance on any smaller budget, and that unless the General Assembly can grant an increase in its maintenance appropriation the trustees will with great reluctance be forced to provide for this deficit by a tuition charge in addition to the present fees or by restricting the admission of students.
4. The committee recommends that if such increase in maintenance appropriation be not given, a meeting of (Page 409) the trustees be called immediately after the adjournment of the General Assembly to make provisions as to this deficit.
Marion South – Chairman
Frank D. Foley
E. R. Barrett
James B. Nevin
Chuck Howell, Jr.
E. H. Callaway.
Honorary Degrees:
The secretary was directed to make a search through the minutes and report back to the next meeting of the board as to whether or not the minutes contain record of a rule on the subject of the number of honorary degrees that can be conferred at any one commencement.
Mr. Callaway moved to adjourned until ten o’clock tomorrow morning; but withdrew the motion to allow Mr. Edwards to present the report from Bowdon College. After this report had been referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges, Mr. Callaway received his motion and it was carried.
Athens, Ga. June 14, 1927
The Board met at ten o’clock this morning. On the call of the roll the following were present: Gov. Walker, Chairman Russell, Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Nevin, Lawrence, Pottle, Moon, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Larsen, Rowe, Erwin, Hodgson, Foley, Smith, Harris, Adams, Hardy, Miller, Conner, Callaway, Thomas and Ellis.
The minutes of Monday’s session were read and approved.
Mr. Cleveland introduced the following resolution which was adopted:
“It has been brought to our attention that certain articles have been published in the newspaper involving charges against the Chancellor of this University – and against the Prudential Committee of this Board of Trustees.
The publication of these articles is to be greatly deplored and regardless of the object the writer had in view, the effect is greatly impervious to the University – and shows on the part of writer a lack of intelligent interest in the affairs of the University.
We desire to assure the people of Georgia that we made no mistake when Dr. Snelling was elected Chancellor. His administration of the affairs of the University has been very (Page 410) satisfactory. We desire to assure him of our appreciation of his services – and assure him of our loyal support – and personal esteem.
Cleveland Resolution on Prud. Com.:
“The Prudential Committee of our board needs no defense from us. This committee is composed of gentlemen of the highest character and ability. Each one of them is intensely loyal – and devoted to the interest of the University. More than the rest of us they have given their time and ability to the University. We desire to express our confidence in their ability, integrity – and loyalty. We desire to expressly endorse every official action taken by this committee in regard to the matters for which this committee has been so unjustly criticized.”
Mr. (Crossed Out) Maddox reported for the committee on the revision of the manual.
Revision of Manual:
Mr. Pottle moved to lay the report on the table – and make it a special order for some future hour.
Mr. Bennett moved to refer it to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Mr. Fleming moved to make it a special order for this afternoon.
Mr. Callaway moved to make it a special order for 4 o’clock this afternoon. The motion of Mr. Callaway was adopted.
Report of Ga. State Women’s College:
Mr. Thomas reported for the Ga. State Woman’s College – and the report went to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Complaint Against Chapter Houses:
Dr. A. C. Holliday presented a complaint – against certain chapter houses – and it was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Judge Russell’s address Before Ga. Bar Assoc:
Mr. Adams spoke of the recent address of Chief-Justice Russell before the Georgia Bar Association on the subject “The Legal History of the University of Georgia.” The Chancellor was asked to have such number of this address printed as he deemed wise – and to distribute them. Chancellor Snelling stated that he had already taken steps to have this done.
Clark Howell, Sr. for L. L. D.:
The name of Hon. Clark Howell, Sr. was presented for the degree of L. L. D. – and under the rules the nomination went over for one year.
No Report from Committee on Research:
Governor-elect Hardman stated that on account of the absence of Mr. Peabody – and Dr. Jacobs – and the press of business at this time the Committee on Research would have no report to make this year.
(Page 411) When the Board re-convened this afternoon, Col. A. R. Lawton of Savannah, Chairman of a committee from the Alumni Society, presented two resolutions – adopted by that body this morning – and ordered transmitted to this Board, - and spoke briefly as to their purpose.
These resolutions were as follows:
Resolution pertaining to join survey of conditions toward bettering the University:
Alumni Society Resolution as to Bettering the University:
“Whereas the prevailing opinion – among the friends – and alumni of our University is that in order to assure its proper development some remedial measures are necessary; and
“Whereas the alumni are keenly anxious to help to this end; and
“Whereas it is the conviction of the alumni that the best results can be obtained by close and cordial co-operation between the Trustees of our University – and its alumni;
“Now, therefore, be it resolved, that he trustees of our University be requested to appoint promptly from their body a committee of five – and the incoming President of this Society appoint from the alumni a committee of five of which he shall be a member, to unite in forming one Committee for the purpose of making such investigations – and recommendations as will best promote the interests of our University; that such joint committee shall promptly convene upon the call of the chairman of the respective committees or of a majority of the members of the joint committee; that no member shall be appointed on either of such committees unless he shall agree to devote a reasonable time to such work; and that a copy of this resolution be forthwith transmitted to the Board of Trustees of our University.”
Resolution Relating to Law School
Alumni Society Resolution as to Law School:
“Resolved, That this Society pledges itself to raise in the near future a sufficient fund to erect on the Campus a suitable building for the Law School of our University; Provided, however, and upon the express condition that such Law School shall promptly be re-organized – and that at its head shall be placed a trained – and experienced legal education with full power to nominate his faculty, subject to the confirmation of the Board of Trustees, and to determine the curriculum – and that such school shall be so planned as to qualify in the near future as a Class A school:
“Provided further, that no subscription made in pursuance of this resolution shall be of force until the Board of (Page 412) Managers of this Society shall be formal action have declared that the foregoing conditions have been complained with and that sufficient subscriptions have been made to complete the proposed building;
“Provided further, that payment of such subscriptions shall be called not more promptly than one-fourth each three months after such declaration by such Board – and that the death of any subscribe shall at the option of his legal representatives relive of further or any payment of such subscriptions; and
“Provided further, that in all such matters the Board of Managers shall cordially – and actively co-operate with the Board of Trustees of our University.”
Property Committee Reports:
The report of the property committee was made by Mr. Barrett and the report was adopted subject to the provision of the money to carry out the recommendations.
Mr. Callaway reported as follows for the special committee on physical examination of students and the report was adopted:
Medical Examination of Students
Report of Committee to which was referred suggestion of Governor-elect Hardman that medical examination of student be increased and broadened as to scope of examinations.
Com. on Medical Examination of Student Report:
Your committee, together with the Chancellor, met with Governor-elect Hardman – and also had before them Dr. Reynolds, the college physician, and also Dr. Soule, - and after a full hearing - and due consideration, recommend as follows:
1st – That, if the facilities and means can be obtained, the physical examination of the students in the University be made twice during each session; once at the beginning of the session – and a second time during the month of March, and that this examination be applicable to students of all classes.
2nd – That the scope of the examination be broadened under the direction of the resident physician of the University to the extent of the assistance – and facilities which may be provided, so as to disclose as far as practicable the health condition of each student.
3rd – That a record be made of the health conditions of each students as shown by such examination and the same be preserved in such form that subsequent examinations will disclose whether the student’s health and physical condition has – proved or determined.
(Page 413) 4th – That the Chancellor take up with the Faculty of the Medical Department of the University at Augusta the matter of obtaining the Assistance of the students from the higher classes and such members of the Faculty from the Medical College as will be necessary, working in co-operation with the resident physician at the University, to complete such examinations within a reasonable period.
Respectfully submitted,
E. H. Callaway, Chairman
An amendment to this report was adopted providing the records so kept shall not be exhibited except by permission of the Chancellor or the student. The report as amended was adopted.
The special order, the revision of the manual, was taken up, - and on motion of Mr. Larsen the report was taken up section by section.
Mr. Pottle moved to amend Section 10, Chapter 1, so as to insert the word “Chancellor” for the words “Prudential Committee.”
Revision of Manual:
Mr. Cleveland moved to amend Mr. concurred in by the president of the Board, the party suspended may file an appeal from this decision within 20 days, and when said appeal is filed the Chancellor shall notify the president of this Board who will call a meeting of the Trustees in special session for the purpose of passing upon the appeal.”
Mr. Pottle accepted the amendment of Mr. Cleveland and the motion of Mr. Pottle as amended was passed by a vote of 15 to 11.
It was decided to stay in session until this special order was finished.
Mr. Pottle moved to amend Chapter 1, rule 11, as to the personnel of the Prudential Committee. After several amendments had been made the Prudential Committee consist of all members residing in Clarke County – and six additional members, four being named as a quorum.
Mr. Lawrence moved that the Prudential Committee consists of the members residing in Clarke County. The substitute of Mr. Lawrence was carried by a vote of 15 to 12.
The following amendment was adopted:
That Chapter 5 be stricken – and a new Chapter V be substituted as follows:
“Chapter V – The government of students shall be vested in the Chancellor, with power to make and enforce (Page 414) such rules and requirements for the government – and conduct of students – and with such penalties or punishments for the violation thereof as he may determine; but any student shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees by written request thereof given to the Chairman of the Board within twenty-days of the action so appealed.”
Mr. Callaway offered the following resolution which was adopted:
Honorary Degrees:
To amend Section 2, Chapter 6 by adding at the end thereof the following: “Not more than two degrees of the same class shall be conferred by the Board at any one session.”
Mr. Maddox moved to amend the report by adding the resolution as to speakers that had been passed by the Prudential Committee. This was done by unanimous vote. The resolution was as follows:
Resolution as to Inviting Speakers:
“In the future neither the University Y.M.C.A. was Faculty Committee on Speakers nor any other committee or organization of the University of Georgia shall have the privilege of inviting any speaker to deliver an address before the student body or under the auspices of said organization or committees without first making request in writing to the Chancellor – and securing his approval, and in case the Chancellor so desires, the approval also of the Prudential Committee of the Board of Trustees, this resolution to have no bearing upon the affairs of the Georgia State College of Agriculture.”
On motion of Mr. Nevin, the report was then adopted as a whole, as amended.
The Faculty submitted its recommendations as to undergraduate degrees – and the report was adopted with the additional statement that the Chancellor is authorized to add names to the list recommended should any more by qualified to receive their degrees tomorrow.
The following degrees, as for the Faculty report, were ordered conferred:
Master of Arts
Ulric Joseph Bennett John Harrison Hosch
Harrison Agnew Birchmore George Saynor Johnson
Gertrude Ellington Cantrell Brandt LaBoon
Homer Beeks Carreker Stephens Grady Miller
Nell Wyche Carreker Walter Edwin Sewell
Mary Olivia Ferguson Joseph Wroth Sharp
Thomas Scott Holland Cecil Wyman Sherlock
Walter Preston Warren, Jr.
(Page 415) Master of Science
Louise Abney John Hulon Mote
Charles Joseph Brockman Ernest Block Wilson
Master of Science in Agriculture
Fu-Liang Chang Harry Weller Rankin
Bachelor of Arts
James Thomas Barrs
Victor Brandon Jenkins, Jr.
Allen Williams Post Summa Cum Laude
Marie Turnipseed
Thomas Byne Walker
Frank Kells Boland, Jr.
James Emory Boyd
Walker P. Inman Brandon
Alexander Bush
Dorothy Daniel
Bessie Belle Gilchrist
John Linton Green Magna Cum Laude
Robert Duke Hill
Caleb Jewett King, Jr.
Gaines Barrett Lang
Adolph Lund
Callie Leonard Rauzin
Donald Gregory Sullivan
Benjamin Franklin Cheek, Jr.
Harry Fentress DeLany
Benjamin Sewell Lang Cum Laude
Annette Maughon
Anne Lewis Morris
Herman Anderson Usher
Harry Solomon Aiken Charles Harmon, Jr.
Stephen Trent Barnett, Jr. Annie Sue Henley
Joe Cohen Beasley Marie Hodges
Linn McRae Brantley Edward Burns McDade, Jr.
Ellen Adelaide Burger Willis Newton Noell
Louise Carmichael Warrington Maxwell Oliver, Jr.
Leon Sebring Dure, Jr. Frederick William Orr
William Andrew Eyler, Jr. Robert Ogden Persons
John Robert Fowler, Jr. Cornelius Helen Proffitt
Mary Glover Kirk Shepard
Thomas Jefferson Harvey Ralph Harmon Talbert
(Page 416) William Banks Withers Dorothy Daniel Wright
Bowling Cox Yates
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
*Honoria Sapelo Treanor, magna cum laude
Elsie Jester Dorothy Elizabeth Robinson
Susan Moss Opal Satterfield
Bachelor of Arts in Education
James Rollin Chambliss, Jr.
Frances Marie Dumas Magna Cum Laude
Mary Dean Bailey
* Mary Elizabeth Tillman Cum Laude
Margaret Tamora Blanchard Edith Frances Hodgson
Pauline Brackett Burney Humphreys
Claudia Caldwell Lois Cobb Lampkin
Bess Christian Sabra Louise Mallery
Lillian Dawson Cue Mosely
Julian Dawson Corinne Scott
Edwin Rich Haas, Jr. Martha Smith
Rubye Eugene Hall James Colton Weeks
John Frank Harmon Minnie Evelyn Wehunt
Amanda Lloyd Harrison John Weldon Williams
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Ernest Camp, Jr. --- Summa Cum Laude
Ida Lee Brown
Willie Mae Cook Magna Cum Laude
Elizabeth McMahan Head
William Marcus Bryant Sarah Vincent Matthews
Robert Frank Donaldson, Jr. William Stewart McMichael
Annie Re Jago Richard F. Stephens
John Anderson Long, Jr. John Woolfolk Walker, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Medicine)
William Jennings Burdashaw John Elbert Dees
Philip Anthony Mulherim
(Page 417) Bachelor of Science
Kathleen Merry Drewry Frederick Rudy Minnich
Benjamin Goodman Feen William Rudy Minnich
George Eslie Florence, Jr. Delacy Crawford Parker
Francis Howard Gilbert William Frederick Schoeffler, Jr.
David H. Hardin Asberry Dewey Snow
Howell Thorpe Hollis Henry George Stelling
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Jack Garlington Beacham, cum laude
Herman Huie Aderhold Gordon Bailey Sirmons
Jake Kelsey Launius Huguenin Thomas, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
John William Fanning – with honors
Shields Brownfield Adair Joel Condor Richardson
John Edward Bailey Tom Hill Selman
Thomas Andrew Barney Robert Fulton Sikes
William Thomas Fullilove William Abner Sutton, Jr.
Hope Hull Gibson Robert Earl Tanner
Edward Worley Graham Ernest Henry Thomas
Jesse Hope Griffeth Millard Leon Treadwell
John Roland Harlow Hoyt James Berry Turner
Oliver Eugene Hughes Ashton Gray Varnedoe
John Matthew Keith Frank Garland Walters
Jewel Earl Lanier Clark Reid Willcox
Hugh Edgar Ratcliffe Hugo Claud Williams
Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
* Bennie Mae Gartrell
* Gladys Tappan with high honors
Susie Elizabeth Berrong Amy Louise Lester
Nell Blythe the Burnette Willie Sue Maxwell
Ella Irene Clark Mary Rebecca Smith
Myrtis York
Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
Eitel Bauer Ralph Palmer Marsh, Jr.
Charles Wayne Nuite
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Richard David Carr, Jr. – with honors
Joseph Leon Johnston
(Page 418) Bachelor of Science (Commerce)
Carl Alexander Sutker – magna cum laude
Hilliard Arenowitch
Robert Howell Freeman cum laude
Claudia Flanigen Heckman cum laude
William Dansler Beacham, Jr. Robert Lee Moore
Edward Mack Biggs Cicero Decatur McCutchen, III
Fred Cureton Clovis Hightower McKenzie
James Russell Davis Elnathan Kemper Nelson, III
Heyman Barnard Estroff Thomas Mauduit Nelson, Jr.
Joseph Ferdinand Fanning Ernest Driscol Newton, Jr.
Walter Tillou Forbes, Jr. William Daniel Oxford
John William Harris, Jr. Lyman Parsons
Morris Hirsch Whitlow Harrison Powell
William Launcelot Hodges Ruby Sailors
John Clayton Holder Albert Dobbs Sams
James Lewis Hutchinson Coke Wells Talmadge
Lawrence Jackson Kenney Jesse Bright Thompson
Judge Curtis Luckey William T. Tucker
Henry Hoke West
Bachelor of Laws
Alexis Abraham Marshall – First honor
Thomas Fitzgerald Green – Second honor
Francis West Bell
William Ancrum Boykin, Jr. with honors
George Benjamin Brooks
Preston Matthew Almand Lee Holmes Hilton
James Edgar Boswell Robert Lawton LeSueur
Joseph Calhoun Caldwell, Jr. Edward Lloyd Lewis, Jr.
Alexander Stephens Clay John Linton Overstreet
Wyman Roscoff Deal Robert Anthony Rainey
William Jackson Deas, Jr. Dean Johnston Ratliffe
Charles Beach Edwards William Edward Robinson
Edwin Dent Fulcher Clyde Henry Sauls
Lamar Rankin Hailey Thomas Averett Taylor
Noel Branch Wright, Jr.
(Page 419) Graduate – Pharmacy
Hyman Avrunin W. G. Moran
Alvin H. David Robert Schwem
J. W. Hillis Denzil W. Waits
Chairman Russell appointed the committee to confer with the committee from the alumni as set forth in the resolution of the alumni society, naming as the trustee members of that committee Messrs. Callaway, Thomas, McDaniel, Brown and Moon.
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning at nine o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 15, 1927
The Board met this morning at nine o’clock, present Governor Walker, Chairman Russell, and Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Nevin, Lawrence, Pottle, Moon, Howells, Cleveland, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Hardy, Adams, Miller, Conner, Callaway, Thomas + Ellis.
Faculty Com. Report:
Minutes of the preceding day read and with corrections were confirmed.
Gov. Harris made report for the Committee on Branch Colleges and it was adopted.
Mr. Green made the following report for the committee on Faculty + it was adopted:
“The Faculty Committee begs leave to recommend:
Vacancies:
1st – That all appointments to fill vacancies – and positions as made by the Prudential Committee during the year and as contained in its minutes read to this Board by confirmed.
Govt. of Faculty:
2nd – That the rules promulgated by the Prudential Committee on Aug. 10, 1926 for the government of the Faculty – and other matters by adopted.
New Appts.:
3rd – That the following recommendations of the Chancellor as contained in his supplementary report be adopted – and confirmed by this Board:
Dean Backman:
That Capt. S. G. Backman be named as Dean of Men at no cost to the University except $400 necessary to relieve him of certain class room work in the Military Department.
Adj. Prof. Raisty:
That Lloyd B. Raisty be elected Adjunct Professor in the School of Commerce at a salary of $2100 in place of M. H. Bryan, Associate Professor, resigned.
(Page 420) S. B. Tolar:
That S. B. Tolar be named temporary instructor in Physics to serve one year, salary $1700.00.
Gilbert Henry G. B. Lang:
“G. B. Lang “ “ “ “ 1200.00.
The three in place of J. W. Contrell, Associate Professor in Physics, salary 2700.00, resigned, J. H. Mate, instructor in Physics, salary 1800, resigned, - and three student assistants, 300.00.
E. S. Heath:
That E. S. Health be elected Adjunct Professor in Botany, salary 2200.00, to serve one year while J. H. Miller, Assoc. Professor in Botany, is on leave.
D. H. Briggs:
That David H. Briggs be elected Assoc. Prof. in Philosophy in place of E. H. Henderson, Associate Professor in Philosophy, not recommended for re-election.
W. Tate:
That William Tate be continued as instructor in English (Public Speaking) salary 1700.00.
Tutor in Rom. Lang.:
That a tutor at 750.00 be assigned to Romance Languages until suitable person is found to succeed Prof. Joseph Lustrat, deceased.
Willie Mae Cook:
That Miss Willie Mae Cook be elected fellow in Psychology, salary $300.00.
Forrest Cumming:
That leave of Forrest Cumming, adjunct Prof., of Mathematics be extended one year.
Adj. Prof. Journalism:
That – an adjunct Professor at a salary of 2100.00 be added to the School of Journalism.
Dean’s Stenographer:
That the Dean of the University be allowed a stenographer at 1200.00 per annum.
Tutor in Math:
That the tutor in Mathematics be paid at the rate of $750.00 per annum instead of $500.00.
Resignation Broadhurst:
That the resignation of G. M. Broadhurst, Asst. in the Extension office, be accepted.
Resignation D. E. Brown:
That the resignation of D. E. Brown, tutor in Pharmacy, be accepted.
That the tenure of the following named members of the Faculty be made permanent.
Appls. Made Permanent:
G. H. Boyd, Professor of Zoology
Chas. M. Strong, Assoc. Prof. Economics
F. N. Campbell, Adj. Prof. in Economics
M. B. Pound, Adj. Prof. of History
Pope R. Hill, Instructor in Mathematics
W. E. Surall - - -
D. S. Campbell - - -
Erwin Everett - - English
F. W. Powell - - -
A. H. Webster, Assoc. Prof. – in Extension
S. C. Pelham - - -
Respectfully submitted,
Thms F. Green
Chairman Faculty Committee
(Page 421) Mr. Smith offered the following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved,
1st – That the proposal of the Alumni of a gift to the Law School is accepted in principle – and that a committee of the Chancellor – and two members of the Board be appointed to confer with them as to details – and report to the next meeting of this Board a plan for the future of the Law School.
2nd – That beginning Sept. 1928 the entrance requirements of the Law School shall be those of a Class A School, to be determined by the appropriate committee of the faculty.
Under this resolution Chairman Russell named as the trustee members, Messrs. McDaniel and Maddox + Mr. Chancellor.
Dr. Hardman Nominated for Hon. Degree:
The name of Dr. L. G. Hardman was offered for the degree of Doctor of Agriculture and under the rules the nomination went over for one year.
Dr. Soule nominated for Hon. Degree:
The name of Dr. A. M. Soule was presented for the degree of Doctor of Agriculture – and under the rules the nomination went over for one year.
The following resolution, offered by Mr. Fleming, was adopted:
“Resolved, that we request the Chairman of the Board and the Chairman and members of the Finance Committee and legislature committee to co-operate personally with the Chancellor in presenting to the legislature the financial needs of the University.
Mr. Brown submitted the report of the Loan Funds Committee as follows which was adopted:
C. M. Brown Fund.
* B. Q. Baggett Richard Heard * T. G. Smaha
C. H. Bishop * J. H. Henderson J. L. Smalley
J. B. Chandler E. A. Hensley C. R. Smith
*Joel Claud, Jr. O. C. Joiner H. Speering
Allen Collinsworth * A. Langford J. F. Sproull
* Mayo Cooper Gordon Maddox H. K. Story
P. Courson A. J. Mathews J. S. John
J. W. Cumming *G. H. Martin C. Sutherland
Rufus Daniel H. J. Morrison *S. Tassaponlos
P. L. Elkins F. A. Norton Hoke Wofford
* J. F. Galloway W. W. Pearce C. R. Yormans
H. B. Harris * Gooden Price * R. L. Carr
* J. T. Hayes * J. B. Shanklin * C. E. Martin
(Page 422) *G. C. Hewell * J. T. Carlton
* Sidney Goldman * H. B. Causey
* W. R. Frier * J. L. Bryan
* O. M. McWhirter * R. E. Shall
* E. F. Johnson, Jr. * G. W. Findley
* Kakakee Anderson * H. P. Griggs
* D. L. Branyon * Loyd Harmon
* J. R. Cooley * ------ Colquitt
* 150.00, others 100.00
Churchill Fund
J. L. Blalock * J. S. Walters
C. E. Kenner * Zolan Marshall
Maybelle Stith * Annie J. Pentecost
Ballard Fund
Lucile Carswell * Eva Mae Fleming
* Merry Nell Davis
W. S. Denmark Fund
J. N. Booth * Maxwell Shall
S. P. Vandiviere
H. W. Brown Fund
* R. J. Smith
J. H. Lumpkin Fund
D. J. Campbell W. F. McDonald
Thomas E. Mitchell Fund
* C. A. Morgan * E. B. Crim
* A. M. Gignilliat * J. F. Murdock
* Blanton Clement * A. Lauderdale
* R. A. Malone, Jr.
The Chancellor is authorized to fill all vacancies in above appointments.
The Laws + Discipline Committee submitted the following report which was adopted:
1 – “We recommend that the request of Mrs. Ruby Jones Grace, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, that a scholarship be awarded that association, be granted, the same to carry with it a remission of all fees.
2nd – We recommend that the resolution passed by the Prudential Committee Feb. 14, 1927 governing the privilege of inviting speakers to address the student body be adopted.
(Page 423) 3rd – We recommend the adoption of the Chancellor’s recommendation upon the establishment of a lectureship in the history of art upon the conditions named in his report
4th – Upon the request of the Chancellor his suggestion as to limitations upon the admission of female students was not acted upon.
5th – As the code passed at this session provides for such situation, no action was taken upon the communication of Dr. A. C. Holliday other than to recommend its reference to the Dean of the University.”
Mr. Ellis moved that the Board request the legislature to change the law so as to make the opening of the Board on Saturday morning before Commencement instead of Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Fleming moved to lay this motive on the table – and the motion was tabled by a vote of 15 to 14.
Gov. Walker asked that the Trustees go before the legislature with the Chancellor when he presents the needs of the University.
Mr. Miller moved that the address of the Chancellor before the legislature be printed for distribution immediately after the address is delivered.
On motion of Gov. Walker, the family of Mr. E. A. Brown is to be asked for a photograph of Charles McDonald Brown in whose memory the Charles McDonald Brown Fund was established by the late Senator Joseph E. Brown, and the Chancellor is to take the proper steps for the reception of this picture, and that the Board attend in a body on being notified by the Secretary of the day.
Mr. Foley moved to reconsider the action taken on the motion of Mr. Ellis as to the changing of the date for the annual meeting of the Board. This motion was carried by a vote of 16 to 10.
Mr. Hodgson moved that we request the legislature to change this date to Saturday before Commencement.
Mr. Foley moved that the legislature be requested to amend the law so as to allow the Board to meet any day during the week preceding commencement. This motion was adopted.
A motion by Mr. Rowe that the legislature fix the per diem of members of the Board as $7 was tabled.
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Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 9, 1927
It appearing that by the provisions of the recent Act of the General Assembly creating the Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College, at Cochran, Ga., it devolves upon the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia to appoint three members of the Board of Trustees of said Junior College. It is therefore ordered that Hons. W. W. Larsen, W. D. Anderson and T. J. Hofmayer be, + they are hereby, appointed as such trustees.
Let this order be extended upon the minutes.
This the ninth day of September 1927.
Richard B. Russell,
Chairman Board of Trustees, University of Georgia
Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 10, 1927
The Board of Trustees met in called session today in the Supreme Court room at the State Capitol; Chairman Russell presiding. The following members were present: Chairman Russell, Governor Hardman, Messrs. McDaniel, Maddox, Nevin, Lawrence, Hofmayer, Moon, Howell, Cleveland, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Larsen, Erwin, Rowe, Green, Hodgson, Adams, Callaway, Harris, Hardy, Thomas, Edwards, Smith, Duggan.
Excuses were offered for Messrs. Miller, Anderson, Peabody, and Bennett, who were absent, + the excuses were accepted.
Chairman Russell stated the object of the meeting, the hearing from the Chancellor as to recommendations for the use of the increased appropriations by the legislature, - and the providing of money for the completion of the Commerce-Journalism Building.
Chairman Smith, of the Finance Committee read to the Board a proposed contract with C. H. Van Ormer for the completion of the Commerce-Journalism Building.
Governor Hardman addressed the Board, giving his approval to the plan as embodied in the proposed contract.
Mr. Smith moved that the Chancellor – and Treasurer be authorized to sign a contract substantially in form with that which he had read to the Board and that they be authorized to borrow up to the total of $25000.00, only in event of necessity, when money not being available. This motion was carried.
A discussion answered as to whether or not the contract suggested would leave the University free from obligation as to liens on the building.
Chairman Russell suggested that a clause be added to (Page 425) the contract whereby all liens that might accrue would be waived.
Mr. Nevin moved the appointment of a committee of three to work out a contract – and that this committee be given power to act. Carried.
Chairman Russell appointed on this committee Messrs. Smith, Erwin + the Governor.
Mr. Hodgson called attention of the Board to the fact that a member of the members of the Faculty had not paid their subscriptions to the War Memorial Fund – and moved that the Treasurer be instructed to deduct from their salary checks the amount of unpaid balances due this fund. Mr. Callaway seconded this motion.
Considerable debate ensued. The motion was lost by a vote of 4 to 21.
Further discussion ensued on this subject, but it was brought to a close by Chancellor Snelling, who stated that he would take up with those members of the Faculty in arrears the question of payment of the balances due on their subscription.
Mr. Hofmayer suggested that three members of the Board of Trustees offer their assistance to the War Memorial Board in collecting in past due subscriptions.
The following letters from Dr. A. M. Soule to Chancellor Snelling were read:
Athens, Ga. Oct. 7, 1927
Chancellor C. M. Snelling,
University of Georgia
Athens, Ga.
Dear Chancellor Snelling:
In accordance with your wishes I am submitting a resume of the benefits which should accrue to the University of Georgia through a radio program.
Radio, as you no doubt know, is the most modern means of the advertising developed in recent years. Its value in this field is novel and manifold. It is one of the finest methods yet devised of placing subject matter of any desired nature before an intensely interested audience of gigantic proportions. The novelty of radio has not worn off as yet, and still there are literally thousands of people who depend on their radios for up-to-the-minute information on all name of subjects from the exact time by which to regulate their watches, or the weather of tomorrow, or today’s cotton-prices, to the World Series baseball game or their favorite preacher’s sermon next Sunday. Radio reaches all classes, rich + poor alike, better probably than any other (Page 426) advertising medium in use at present. This letter is an attempt to show you wherein radio service may be of great value to the University of Georgia in keeping the aims, ideals and accomplishments of this grand old institution daily before the public, not only of Georgia but of the entire Southeast.
As you know, there has been a radio relay in operation at the Georgia State College of Agriculture for over a year, which has been highly successful. The College goes on the air through Station W. S. B., of the Atlanta Journal on 475 meters were length – and power of 1000 watts. Listeners have – acknowledged our programs from all the Southeastern States. We believe that we are heard by some 100,000 people daily. Through what other means could you keep the University daily in the minds of such a vast audience? Of particular interest to the University is the local application of programs. Imagine the interest of the mother, father, and even neighbors, whose son or daughter is on the Glee Club, which is presenting a program at Athens. Do you think they will make an effort to listen in? Or, perhaps, you as Chancellor may have some message for the Alumni throughout the State which can be easily and quickly delivered via radio.
As you no doubt recall, a special program was broadest last year on University Day by the Alumni Association. Also during the past summer schools, some member of the teaching staff or some matter of summer school interest was put on each day with the Agricultural College program with far – reaching results.
Based on the present cost of operation at the College, the cost of a half-hour daily program for the University would be about $2500.00 per year, which is about ¼ the cost to the College. The College, of course, was faced to buy some $7000 worth of apparatus; in addition it employs through the Atlanta Journal a trainer manager – and announcer at $3000.00 per year and pays transmission costs of some $1800.00 yearly. Also it has the expense of keeping up and replacing apparatus to the extent of several hundred dollars yearly. The cost to the University would be distributed as follows: $1800 transmission, $300 operator, $400 applied to upkeep and incidental expenses.
There is a chance at this time for the University to secure a half-hour daily assignment from the Atlanta Journal Station W. S. B. It is worthy of note that the University of Georgia will be the only institution (Page 427) in the Southeastern States to enjoy the privileges of radio. If this chance is lost, the University will probably never have another. The number of broadcasting stations has been materially reduced by the Federal Radio Commission. The spheres of activity of those remaining have been decidedly limited – and their programs are under strict surveillance. The upkeep of broadcasting stations is so costly that commercial advertising, for which they are paid, is becoming essential as a source of revenue. The available hours of the Journal’s program are becoming more limited – all the time. Consequently immediate action is advisable.
There is a super abundance of available material in the University of Georgia to make up a one-half hour program daily. It would be a very simple matter for your private secretary to collect sufficient material from your office, the faculty – and various student activities, to adequately supply the needs of this service each day.
Trusting that this letter gives you the information desired, I am,
Very truly yours,
Andrew M. Soule, President.
Athens, Ga. Oct. 8, 1927
Chancellor C. M. Snelling,
University of Georgia,
Athens, Ga.
Dear Chancellor Snelling:
Under separate cover I have forwarded you a statement dealing with the Radio proposition which it is proposed to inaugurate on a co-operation basis between the College of Agriculture – and the University proper.
In addition, you asked me to offer some suggestions relative to the recognition – and co-ordination of the courses in fine arts recently established by authority of the trustees of this institution. It will be necessary for the College to offer instruction along this line to satisfy the requirement of the Vocational Board, and other agencies with which we are co-operating. Under the circumstances, it occurred to me that it would be proper, if the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia saw fit, to permit us to set up, maintain + carry forward all of the courses in this particular field which fall within the purview of this particular department. These courses would naturally be opened to all the students of the University – and should be accepted by all departments thereof for student credit on the (Page 428) Elective basis, as they will be of standard character and compass. Through this arrangement, it seems to me, we would be able to render a distinctive service, particularly to all of the women students in the University, and aid that institution – and its Trustees in carrying the heavy financial load of responsibility by which they are confronted at this juncture.
As an offset to this proposition, we would like very much to see the University establish a high-grade Department of Music – and open its doors to the students of the Georgia State College of Agriculture upon the basis pertaining to the courses in Art.
It is impossible for the University or the College to individually set up and carry forward both of these division, but by a co-ordination of effort in the manner indicated, we could undoubtedly make the plan outlined function satisfactorily, strengthen the work of the two institutions very materially, greatly advantage the welfare of our students, and satisfy a demand coming to us from within and without the state for the recognition of courses of the character described. I think this development would put the University – and the College in a class by themselves in so far as Southern institutions are concerned. I hope therefore, a way of supporting and co-ordinating these fundamental – and important courses may be worked out through your leadership.
With best wishes and assurances of esteem, I am
Yours very truly,
Andrew M. Soule
President
Chancellor Snelling submitted the following recommendations to the Board:
To the Honorable Board of Trustees
of the University of Georgia.
Gentlemen:
I have the hour to submit the following recommendations:
An increase of $400 for all members of the Faculty, exclusive of the Professional Schools and J. S. Stewart, T. W. Reed and G. A. Hutchinson.
An increase of $200.00 for each head of a department except those now drawing salaries on deans (Page 429) – and exclusion of the Professional Schools – and the Dept. of Secondary Education – and T. W. Reed and G. A. Hutchinson.
An increase of $300 for each Associate Professor, making the minimum of $2700 instead of $2400, - and an additional one hundred dollars for each year of service for three years up to a maximum of $3000 instead of the present maximum of $2700. Not applicable to Professional Schools.
An increase of $200 for each adjunct professor now in the service of the University making the minimum $2200 – and the same service increase up to a maximum of $2500 instead of $2300 as at present.
For all who may be appointed to the grade of adjunct professor in the future a minimum of $2000 with a service increase of one hundred dollars per annum for a period of four years up to a maximum of $2400.
For all full professors the service rule as at present to remain unchanged.
The above adjustment of the salary
budget calls for an expenditure of $19500.00
Addition to the salary of the Dean of
The University, which added to the
increase of $400 as full professor
brings the salary of Dean Sanford
up to $6000 per annum 400.00
The election of Mr. E. A. Lowe as
Executive Secretary + Director of
Publicity at a salary of 2500.00
The election of Mr. L. W. Belcher
as bookkeeper in the office of
the treasurer at a salary of 1800.00
As one installment on the purchases
of an organ for the Department
of Music, three other installments
of equal amount to be paid
annual hereafter 3000.00
For the expenses of providing one-half
hour daily radio broadcasting (see
letter of President Soule) 2500.00
A complete file of Liebig’s Armalen
for the Department of Chemistry 1200.00
For the upkeep and improvement
of the campus grounds 5000.00
An instructor in Civil Engineering Dept. 1200.00
An instructor in Dept. of Zoology 1200.00
(Page 430) Head of Romance Languages Dept. 3600.00
Two additional men for Extension Dept. 4800.00
For furnishing new Commerce + Jour. Bldg. 6000.00
Total $52700.00
Of this amount there will be
Provided from the fees of the
Extension Department, the sum of 4500.00
Net amount to be met out of State appropriation $48200.00
All salary increases effective Jan. 1st – 1928. New appointments taken effect Jan. 1, 1928 or such dates prior thereto as the Chancellor may name.
Prof. W. H. Bocock has tendered his resignation as Dean of the Graduate School to take effect – at the end of the present session. Prof. Bocock requests that his successor be designated at the present time in order that he may instruct him in the duties of the office. I am therefore recommending that the resignation of Dean Bocock be accepted with regrets – and an expression of appreciation for the distinguished service he has rendered the University, and that Dr. R. P. Stephens, head of the Department of Mathematics, be named as his successor.
President Soule, of the State College of Agriculture, has addressed to me a letter concerning the department of fine arts in that institution. While I would be greatly pleased if such a department could be established in the University proper, I see no way to do it, as the necessary money is not available and will probably not be available for some years to come. As the requirements of the Vocational Board and other agencies with which the College of Agriculture is co-operating call for such a department, there appears to me no reason why the requests of President Soule should not be granted.
Very respectfully
Chas. M. Snelling,
Chancellor.
On motion of Mr. Rowe the recommendations of the Chancellor were adopted.
On the recommendation of the Chancellor Adj. Prof. of Physics E. H. Dixon was made Associate Professor of Physics.
(Page 431) On motion of Mr. Adams, the resignation of Dr. Bocock as Dean of the Graduate School, was accepted with great regret – and the Secretary was instructed to express to Dr. Bocock for the Board its great appreciation of his long and faithful services in that position.
The Board unanimously passed a resolution by Mr. Fleming expressing the hope that Chancellor Snelling may be soon restored to the full health.
Mr. Foley moved that the Secretary be instructed to (Crossed Out) extend the hearty congratulation of the Board to the players and the coaches of the University of Georgia football team on the recent victory over Yale. The motion was carried by an enthusiastic vote.
The Board then adjourned, subject to the call of the chairman.
Atlanta, Ga. July 7, 1927
The Board of Trustees met in called session today at the State Capitol.
The following members were present: Chairman Russell and Gov. Hardman, Messrs. Cleveland, Nevin, Hodgson, Bennett, Hardy, Callaway, Edwards, Larsen, McDaniel, Hofmayer, Smith, Miller, Conner, Rowe, Thomas, McWhorter, Erwin, Ellis, Howell.
Chairman Russell presented to the Board Hon. T. J. Hofmayer, who succeeds Mr. Pottle.
The purpose of the meeting was to attend in a body the address of Chancellor Snelling before the legislature.
The Board, after hearing this address adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.
Atlanta, Ga. April 14, 1928
It appearing that there are vacancies in the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State Women’s College at Valdosta caused by the resignation of Hon. J. R. Pottle and the death of Hon. D. M. Hughes, it is ordered that Hon. T. J. Hofmayer, of Albany, + Hon. A. Pratt Adams of Savannah, be appointed in their spots?.
Richard R. Russell,
Chairman Board of Trustees, University
of Georgia.
(Page 432) A CODE OF LAWS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JUNE 1927.
CHAPTER I OF THE TRUSTEES.
1 – The general rules of parliamentary proceeding shall govern in all meetings of the Board of Trustees, except as herein modified.
2 – At all stated or called meetings a majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
3 – The Chairman – and two members may call a meeting, at any time, by giving ten days notice, to all members by letter, - and any action taken at a called meeting shall have the same force and effect – as if taken – at a regular meeting. The notice of any called meeting shall specify the proposed business to be transacted thereat, and no other business than that so specified shall be transacted at any such meeting.
4 – All elections shall be by ballot, and a majority of the entire Board of Trustees shall be necessary to elect, except as hereinafter provided.
5 – All resolutions shall be in writing, when submitted.
6 – All communication, from one or more students, to the Trustees, shall be transmitted through the Chancellor. In the absence of special action to the contrary by the Board of Trustees all written communications from members of the Faculty or other officers of the University to the Board of Trustees – and all requests to appear before the Board or for special action by the Board shall be made through the Chancellor, and it is the duty of the Chancellor to lay all such communications or requests before the Board.
7 – The annual meetings of the Board shall be held on Thursday, preceding Commencement Sunday.
8 – The Chairman is charged with the duty of submitting the biennial report of the Trustees to the General Assembly, to the Governor.
9 – All elections of members of the Faculty, or other officers of the University shall be for one year, and unless confirmed by the Board – at the next (Crossed Out) ensuing annual meeting shall not continue in force after that time.
10 – All officers of instruction in the University are required to give three months notice of an initiation of resign, and no such officer shall be removed from office by the board without three months notice; Provided, however, that any such officer may be removed for causes at any time. Any official (Page 433) of the University may be suspended for cause by the Chancellor; Provided, that if a suspension is made by the Chancellor, which has been concurred in by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the party suspended may file an appeal from this decision within twenty days, and when said application is filed, the Chancellor shall notify the president of the Board who will call a meeting of the Trustees in special session for the purpose of passing upon the appeal.”
11 – There shall be standing committee of the Board, as follows:
(a) The Prudential Committee which shall consist of those members of the Board residing in Clarke County, Georgia. Three members of this Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(b) Finance Committee.
(c) Property Committee.
(d) Honorary Degrees Committee, of which the Chancellor shall be a member.
(e) Auditing Committee.
(f) Committee on Laws + Discipline.
(g) Committee on Branch Colleges.
(h) Committee on Loan Funds.
(i) Committee on Invitations.
(j) Committee on Insurance.
(k) Committee on Library.
(l) Committee on Law Department.
(m) Committee on Athletics.
(n) Committee on Faculty.
(o) Committee on Research.
12 – Reports from all the standing committees shall be presented to the Board on the first day of the annual meeting or as soon thereafter as practicable.
During the intervals between the meetings of the Trustees, all authority needful for carrying on the operations of the University shall be exercised by the Prudential Committee. Minutes of their action shall be kept and reported to the Board, and such action shall be final, unless modified or disapproved by the board at its next meeting thereafter.
The Finance Committee shall have prepared, and deliver to each member, when their report is submitted, a copy of the expenditures, as reported, and of the appropriations proposed for the ensuing year.
The Property Committee shall have charge of repairs and building operations of all kinds, and shall report annually on the condition and the needs of the buildings, grounds, apparatus, library and all other (Page 434) property of the University in Athens.
The Committee on Invitations shall have the exclusive right to invite persons to seats on the stage during commencement exercises.
13 – The Secretary shall be ex-officio Treasurer, and shall be styled the Secretary and Treasurer. He shall keep accurate and neat records of all the proceedings of the Trustees – and of the Prudential Committee – and of all correspondence and other matters pertaining to his office.
He shall also keep accurate accounts of all expenditures – and receipts of money, together with vouchers for all payments, and shall submit the same, with a correct balance sheet, to the Auditing Committee on the first day of the annual session of the Board. He shall also furnish to the Chairman of the Finance Committee, not later than June 5th of each year, a correct statement of the receipts – and expenditure for the year.
The minutes of all meetings of the Board must be written up by the Secretary and approved before adjournment, recorded by the Secretary in the Minute Book – and approved by the Pc, within thirty days after adjournment.
He shall make no expenditures for any account greater than the sum appropriated therefore, without the approval in writing, of the Prudential Committee.
CHAPTER II OF THE CHANCELLOR + FACULTY.
1 – The government of the University, except where otherwise provided, is vested in the Chancellor, Professors, Instructors, Commandant of Cadets, Librarian and Registrar, styled Faculty of the University of Georgia.
2 – These officers are not to engage in any occupation or pursuit which will interfere with a regular and punctual discharge of all their official duties.
3 – It is the duty of every officer to use his best exertions to carry into complete effect, every law of the University.
4 – Regular religious exercises shall be held in the chapel by the Chancellor is empowered to provide all the necessary regulations for the attendance of students upon these exercises. All students are expected to attend on the Sabbath the services at the churches of their choice.
5 – To Professors and Instructors is specially committed the preservation of order and decorum in their respective departments.
(Page 435) 6 – Every matter brought before the faculty shall be decided by vote, and it shall be the privilege of the Chancellor, when present, to vote in all cases, - and to give – a casting vote in case of a tie, or to make a tie.
7 – The Faculty shall appoint one of their number Secretary, whose duty it shall be to keep a faithful record of their proceedings, which recommend shall be submitted to the Trustees at their annual session, and shall be at all times open to the inspection of any Trustee.
8 – In the absence of the Chancellor from Athens, his power shall be exercised by the Dean of the University.
9 – A member of the Faculty shall be appointed by the Trustees to act as Inspector of Buildings and Grounds and he shall keep accurate account of all expenditures for repairs – and superintend the same and make reports to the proper committee of the Board of Trustees.
10 – Each member of the Faculty shall submit to the Chancellor + Faculty, twenty days before the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, a report of his department, to be forwarded by the Chancellor to the Trustees with his annual report and the Chancellor shall read his annual report to the Faculty before submitting same to the Trustees.
11 – Complete power is vested in the Chancellor in all disciplinary supervision – and punishment for misbehavior – and remissness of duty by the students, and he shall not be required to consult the Faculty thereon, except at his option, Provided, nevertheless, it shall be the duty of each member of the Faculty to co-operate with the Chancellor in the enforcement of discipline – and each member is especially required to preserve order – and enforce discipline in his own department.
12 – The individual professors have jurisdiction over the students in the general government of the University. They have the right to investigate and discover offenses – and offenders, and any resistance to them in the exercise of this right is a resistance to them in the exercise of this right is a resistance to the lawful authority of the governing power of the University. It is the duty of each professor – and other officer to co-operate with the Chancellor in discovering offenses and offenders, to aid in preventing and suppressing disorders, to aid in preventing and suppressing disorders. The Chancellor will alone be held responsible for the manner of dealing with the offender discovered by him or reported to him.
(Page 436) CHAPTER III OF CLASSES AND STUDIES.
1 – There shall be four classes, which in their succession shall be called Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior, in addition to the Professional and Graduate Schools.
2 – The terms of admission, the studies to be pursued – and other exercises to be performed by the several classes, shall be prescribed by the Faculty and the Trustees.
3 – The students of each class shall attend daily – and shall perform such exercises as shall be prescribed by the Faculty.
4 – All speeches – and essays (Crossed Out) to be delivered in public shall be submitted to the Senior Professor of English before the delivery of the same. All publication issued by students of the University shall likewise be under the supervision of such Professor or officer as the Chancellor may designate. No student shall make any additions to the corrected copy delivered to him by the Professor or deliver anything in public which he has been directed to omit. Any student violating this law or refusing to perform the part assigned to him, shall forfeit his degree. The Chancellor has the exclusive right to prescribe the order of speakers on all public occasions.
CHAPTER IV OF THE LIBRARY AND APPARATUS.
1 – The Library is for the use of all persons directly connected with the University. No person except the Trustees, the Chancellor, the Professors, Instructors, officers and students, shall have the privilege of taking books out of the library, except by permission of the Chancellor.
2 – The librarian shall keep a record, showing every volume borrowed from the library, the name of the borrower – and the date of its loan and return.
3 – The librarian shall note the injury, if any, done to any volume while in the possession of any person, and shall assess the damage to be paid therefore by such person. Such person shall be debarred the use of the library until such damages are paid.
4 – No student shall be allowed to take out move than two books at one time, nor retain any book longer than two weeks, nor shall he lend any volume borrowed from the library.
5 – All volumes borrowed from the library shall be returned at least one week before Commencement.
6 – All apparatus is placed in the immediate care of the Professor of the respective departments, but no instrument, nor any part of the apparatus shall be loaned to any one.
(Page 437) CHAPTER V OF THE GOVERNMENT OF STUDENTS.
1 – The government of students shall be vested in the Chancellor, with power to make and enforce such rules – and requirements for the government – and conduct of students – and with such penalties or punishments for the violation thereof as he may determine; but any student shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees by written request therefore gives the Chairman of the Board within twenty days of the action so appealed.
CHAPTER VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
1 – All prizes shall be awarded publicly – and the winners shall be present to receive them, unless absent by leave of the Chancellor, in which event such prize shall be forwarded to the student to whom it was awarded, immediately after the public announcement of the award.
2 – No honorary degree shall be (Crossed Out) conferred unless by an affirmative vote of three-fourths of those voting, which in no case shall be less than a majority of the Board. All voting upon the conferring of honorary degrees shall be by secret ballot. The committee on honorary degrees shall not recommend any such degree unless the nomination for the same has been made to the Board at least one year before such recommendation. This provision as to nominations shall not be suspended except by a unanimous vote of those present.
3 – There shall be a committee for the Control of Memorial Hall consisting of representatives respectfully of the Young Men’s Christian Association, the Athletic Association, and the Alumni Society, which committee shall have the right to assign space to each of said three organizations – and draft suitable regulations for the control and supervision of said hall. The Chancellor shall be ex-officio a member of this committee.
4 – In the future neither the University Y.M.C.A., nor Faculty Committee on Speakers nor any other committee or organization of the University of Georgia shall have the privilege of inviting – any speaker to deliver – an address before the student body or under the auspices of said organization or committees without first making request in writing to the Chancellor – and securing his approval also of the Prudential Committee of the Board of Trustees, this (Crossed Out) rule to have no bearing upon the affairs of the Ga. State College of Agriculture.
(Page 438) 5 – These rules may be charged only by a two-thirds vote of the entire Board.
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Athens, Ga. June 14, 1928
The annual session of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia was called to order this afternoon at four o’clock in the Peabody library building, Chairman Richard B. Russell presiding.
Roll Call:
Prayer was offered by Gov. Harris, after which the roll of members was called – and the following were recorded as present: Governor Hardman, Chairman Russell, Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Anderson, Nevin, Lawrence, Hofmayer, Moon, Howell, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Larsen, Rowe, Erwin, Green, Sibley, Hodgson, Foley, Smith, Harris, Hardy, Conner, Callaway, Edwards, Duggan.
Excuses:
Excuses were rendered for Messrs. Cleveland, Peabody, Miller – and Adams, the first two being excused until Monday and Mr. Adams until the latter part of the week.
Minutes:
The minutes of the Board since the last annual meeting were read and confirmed.
Prud. Committee Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee having been printed and distributed to the members, on motion of Mr. Foley the reading of the minutes of that Committee was dispensed with.
Mr. Maddox moved that the Chairman refer to the proper committee the different parts of the Prudential Committee minutes, and the motion was carried.
Chancellor’s Report:
Chancellor Snelling made his annual report. The printed report of the Chancellor having been distributed to the members of the Board, he simply commented on several portions of his report in an interesting manner.
The report of the Chancellor was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Hours of Meeting:
The hours of meeting during the session were fixed as follows: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. and 4 p. m. to 6 p. m.
Saturday at 11 o’clock a. m., was fixed as the time for the hearing of the report of the Board of Visitors.
Ga. Tech Report:
Gov. Harris reported for the Georgia School of Technology and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Gov. Hardman Present:
Gov. Hardman, who was not present during the first few minutes of the session, was at this time presented to the Board by Chairman Russell, this being the first regular session at which the Governor had been present since his inauguration.
(Page 440) Ga. Med. College Report:
Mr. Callaway made report for the Ga. Medical College – and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
N. G. Agr. Coll. Report:
Mr. Hardy reported for the North Ga. Agricultural College – and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Anderson was presented to the Board at this time by Chairman Russell, it being his first meeting with the Board.
Mr. Duggan, on account of pressing official duties, was excused for the remainder of the session.
Mr. Smith moved that the Board meet tomorrow morning at half past nine and after the announcement of the Standing Committee by the chairman, that the Board recess for one hour in order to allow the committees time for works, and that the reports of the committees be made the preferred business of the Board until they are disposed of. This motion was carried.
The Chancellor stated that he would file with the Faculty Committee his special recommendations in addition to the recommendation in his report.
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning at half past nine o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 15, 1928
The Board of Trustees met this morning at half past nine o’clock. The roll was called – and all members were present except Gov. Hardman, Mr. Peabody, Mr. Council and Mr. Miller.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read – and confirmed.
Committees:
The chairman announced the following committees:
Laws + Discipline – Lawrence, McDaniel, Green, Smith, Sibley, Fleming, Maddox, Anderson, Foley, Edwards, (Callaway Crossed Out) Cleveland.
Finance – Smith, Fleming, Bennett, Ellis, Erwin, McWhorter, Howell.
Loan Funds – Brown, Fleming, Bennett, Ellis, Erwin, McWhorter, Howell.
Property – Miller, Barrett, Hodgson, (Edwards Crossed Out) Conner, McWhorter.
Insurance – Rowe, Miller, Conner.
Library – Barrett, Moon, (Larsen Crossed Out), Hodgson, Ellis.
Law Library – Harris, Thomas, Adams, Hofmayer.
Law Department – Russell Chairman, McDaniel, Vice-Chairman, (Page 441) Smith, Brown, Green, Hofmayer, Lawrence, Maddox, Hardy + Rowe.
Invitations – Moon, Erwin, Foley, Conner, Bennett, Maddox.
Auditing – (Larsen Crossed Out) Bennett, (Barrett Crossed Out) Conner, Hardy.
Branch Colleges – (Harris Crossed Out) Adams, Chairman, - and all the ex-officio members of this Board who are presidents of the Branch Colleges Board of Trustees.
Athletics – Rowe, Erwin, McWhorter, Hodgson, Green.
Honorary Degrees – Hardy, (Maddox Crossed Out) Nevin, McDaniel, Lawrence and the Chancellor.
Faculty – Green, McDaniel, (Larsen Crossed Out) Maddox, Moon, Howell.
Treadwell Bequest – Erwin, Barrett, Smith.
Research – Hardman, Peabody, Jacob.
Bureau of Business Research:
The Chancellor spoke of the work that has been started towards the establishment of a Bureau of Commercial and Industrial Research, money for the financing of which is being contributed by various parties, and this matter was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Mr. Hofmayer moved that when the Board takes recess it be until eleven o’clock. Carried.
The Board then took recess to allow the committee time to work.
Special Law School Committee Report:
At eleven o’clock Mr. McDaniel, chairman of the Special Committee on the Law School, made report for that committee.
Mr. Green moved that the report of this special committee be referred to the Committee on Law Department. Mr. Smith moved as a substitute that the report be taken up – and disposed of at this time.
Mr. Lawrence was called to the chair and Chairman Russell spoke in favor of the motion of Mr. Green.
After further discussion by Mr. Green, Mr. Fleming and Mr. Smith, a motion made by Mr. Hofmayer was carried, that the report of the special committee be referred to the Committee on Law Department – and that that Committee be directed to report back to the Board at four o’clock – and that the report be made a special order at that time.
Honorary Degrees:
Mr. Hardy reported the following recommendations for honorary degrees by the Committee on Honorary Degrees:
L. L. D. – Dr. Charles H. Herty, Gen. Walter A. Harris.
Sc. D. – Dr. W. L. Moss, Prof. Edwin H. Scott.
Litt. D. – Miss Bessie Kempton.
Ped. D. – Prof. G. Leland Green.
Agr. D. – Gov. L. G. Hardman, Dr. A. M. Soule.
(Page 442) D. D. – Rev. James B. Lawrence.
The Board then proceeded to ballot on the nominations the degrees were ordered conferred as recommended by the committee.
Gov. Harris submitted the names of Prof. J. E. McDaniel and Prof. G. H. Boggs for the degree of Sc. D. – and the nominations went over for one year on motion of Mr. Hodgson.
On motion of Mr. Fleming the secretary was instructed to enter on the minutes the Faculty resolution on the death of Dr. H. C. White. These resolutions were as follows:
In Memoriam.
Henry Clay White, Professor of Chemistry, University of Georgia.
Born Dec. 30 – 1848 – Died Nov. 30, 1927.
Resolutions on Death of Dr. H. C. White:
In the death of Henry Clay White, Professor of Chemistry in the University since 1872, the Faculty realizes with profound sorrow the loss of its senior and most distinguished member.
Dr. White’s contributions to chemical science may best be judged by their professional recognition. He was a charter member of the Association of Official Chemists of the United States, and its President 1881-2, President of the Association of American Agricultural Colleges – and Experiment Stations 1897-8, and Chairman of the Executive Committee 1901-3; Fellow of the Chemical Society of London, Corresponding Member of the British Association for the Advancement of Sciences; and Honorary Member of the Belgian Academy of Science. Honorary degrees were conferred upon him by Virginia, Georgia, Michigan, Illinois, by the University of the South and by Columbia University.
Second only to his professional work should be ranked the great services of Dr. White in the rehabilitation and advancement of agriculture in Georgia. When he came to Athens in 1872, a young man of twenty-four, the state was still prostrate and impoverished as a result of the war – and reconstruction. The principles of commercial fertilization had recently been worked out in Germany, and a crude knowledge of them was just reaching the state. Under the inspiration of Dr. Levvy Brown, Dr. White devoted himself to the task of bringing the new knowledge of fertilizers to the service of the farmers. At the same time he saw the need of protecting the farmers against adulterated or (Page 443) fraudulent fertilizers, and secured the adoption of protective statutes. As State chemist from 1880 to 1890 he had the principal oversight of their protection. In 1890 he became president of the State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, and organized Farmers’ Institutes, held-out intervals at different points in the State, for the purpose of introducing improved and scientific methods of farming. Until his resignation as President in 1907 he was unremitting in his efforts to enlighten the farmers – and organize better conditions. As a Director – and Chief Chemist of the Georgia Experiment Station, he continued these efforts until 1914.
A third aspect of Dr. White’s services in (Crossed Out) connection with the up building of the University – and the preservation of its unity. In 1872 the University had scarcely more than three hundred students, a small Faculty – and a narrow curriculum. Half a century would doubtless have brought substantial growth in any events but it is not too much to say that no small part of the enormous development that has actually taken place has been due to the wise suggestions, sane judgment, vision, tact, and skill of Dr. White, quietly – and continuously exerted in Faculty Council and Trustees conference over so many years.
More specifically – and directly he averted the threatened calamity of dismemberment. The Federal Funds granted under the first Morrill Act of 1862 – and the second Morrill – act of 1890, long the University’s larger source of revenue, were looked upon with covetous eyes by rival communities and interests. The Experiment Station was located elsewhere in 1888, in spite of the most strenuous efforts of Dr. White to have it established in Athens, and similar attempts were made upon the College of Agriculture. Opposing the timid counsels of some friends of the University, who would have yielded the point of separation in return for an illusory promise of an annual appropriation, Dr. White rallied the University force, - and threw himself into the political arena. And he won the fight. It cost him many personal sacrifices, made him many enemies, and entailed unpleasant consequences, but it saved the day. It made the great destiny of the University secure.
An attack of a somewhat different nature, demanding an equal division of the land-grant funds with the negro population of the state, was met by Dr. White with similar success. A more reasonable and just division was effected, with the establishment of the Negro College at Savannah.
(Page 444) The Nelso amendment to the Morrill Act in 1907 added a large increase to the revenue of the land-grant colleges. Dr. White appeared before the Finance Committee of the United States Senate, and played a substantial part in shaping – and securing the passage of this important measure.
While the foregoing are perhaps the greater achievements that deserve our grateful recognition, there are innumerable lesser services to his credit. His intellectual interests were wide – and varied, his culture refined – and mellowed by long – and intimate association with the best thought of the world. He was a writer of force and ability. His history of the Life and Times of Abraham Baldwin, published only a year before his death, won deserved barrels in a field outside his specialty. He was a graceful and accomplished speaker, who never failed to charm and instruct his audiences. He was often in demand, and never shielded his strength or energies from the claims of any good cause.
With Benjamin Ide Wheeler and President Van Hise, of Wisconsin, he championed the State Universities before the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Foundation, and secured the change of policy that admitted these institutions to its benefactions.
He took an active part in the great movement to minimize war, - and for many years was a prominent figure in the annual conferences at Lake Mohonk? in the interest of international conciliation. He was President of the Georgian Peace Society, - and by tongue and per lent his aid to this great cause of humanity, a movement temporarily eclipsed by the World War, but now again prominent in the thoughts of men.
A communication of the Protestant Episcopal Church, he was a Vestryman of Emmanuel Parish almost continuously for over fifty years. He served successively as Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Warden and Senior Warden. Recent resolutions of the Vestry attest that “by his clear insight into conditions, his exceptional ability to formulate – and his unfailing tact in accomplishing, he reduced inestimable service to the parish, the diocese, - and the general church.”
Finally, the domestic life of Dr. White long constituted so essential a part of his relatives to the University and to the community that its omission would leave the picture incomplete. The young bride whom he brought to Athens in (Page 445) 1872, by her personal charm, strength of character, and extraordinary social gifts, became a most important factor in the life and purposes of the little town of forty-five hundred inhabitants. She brought with her a breath of new, a cosmopolitan outlook, a generous conception of life and hospitality, sympathy, joyousness, brightness – and affection. Town and gown, student – and faculty, met – and mingled in a spirit of fellowship as nowhere else. For many years a great reception – at “the Whites” was the crowning feature of commencement week. There must be literally thousands of Georgians, for generation after generation of students passed through those wide-open portals, who can recall from the dim recesses of memory an occasional vision of the tender grace of a day that is dead.
C. M Strahan, Chairman
Alfred W. Scott
J. H. T. McPherson,
Committee
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
The following nominations for honorary degrees were made and under the rule go over for the period of one year. They were referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees:
For the degree of D. D. – Rev. Richard W. Wallace, of Valdosta.
“ “ “ L. L. D. – Hon. T. J. Shackelford, of Athens.
“ “ “ Doctor of Music – Prof. Otto Pfefferkom, of Gainesville.
“ “ “ D. D. – Rev. John Knox Coit.
“ “ “ L. L. D. – Benjamin Matthews, of Gainesville.
“ “ “ L. L. D. – Annabel Matthews, “ “
“ “ “ Sc. D. – Sec. McCalliez, of Atlanta.
“ “ “ Litt. D. – Mrs. Julius Y. Talmadge, of Athens
For degrees not named – Stella Stewart Center
“ “ “ Mrs. J. M. High, of Atlanta.
“ “ “ Miss Nan Bagby Stephens, of Atlanta.
“ “ “ J. Doyle Jones.
“ “ “ Bounell H. Stone.
“ “ “ John E. Talmadge, of Athens.
Finance Committee Report:
Mr. Smith submitted the following report for the Finance Committee: That the budget be approved + following recommendations made:
1. That when and if the fund left by Miss Mary Jett Franklin is available to pay for the organ, it to be taken out of the budget expense.
(Page 446) 2. Recommend that the finance committee which will consider the next budget be appointed immediately after the adjournment of this session, to remain in office through the next annual meeting of the Trustees + be furnished the proposed budget at least two weeks before the next annual session of trustees; and that this method be followed in the future:
Chairman Russell left the chair to speak in opposition to the first section of the report relative to the use of the bequest of Miss Mary Franklin for the purchase of an organ.
Mr. Smith agreed to the striking of that section of the report and the report was then adopted:
Com. on Laws + Discipline Report:
At the request of Mr. Lawrence, Chairman, Mr. Green read the report of the Committee on Laws + Discipline. Messrs. Russell and Hardy were added to the committee for the management of the property left the University under the Hunt will and with that addition to the report of the committee, the report was adopted as follows:
Hunt Property:
1. That no school be established on the Hunt property, but that the control – and management of the property by vested for the time being in the Prudential Committee – and that this committee report at the next meeting of the Board as to the disposition of the property – and the balance of the bequest.
School of Camp Nature:
2. That the school of Camp Nature as suggested by Dr. Reade by approved.
White Resolutions:
3. That the resolutions as adopted by the Faculty of the University of Georgia on the death of Dr. H. C. White be spread on the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the University.
Gov. Hardman on Stadium:
4. That the letter of Gov. Hardman as to the Stadium be received as information.
S. Ga. A. + M. Coll. Report:
Mr. Ellis reported for the South Ga. A. + M. College – and the report went to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Loans on Mitchell Fund:
Mr. Foley introduced a resolution allowing a maximum of $300.00 per annum to be lent a student under the T. E. Mitchell Fund. This was referred to the Committee on Loan Funds.
Mr. Hofmayer introduced a resolution in regard to legislation as to the time of session of the Board + the time of opening and closing the University. It was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Report of Library Committee:
Mr. Moon reported for the Library Committee. Mr. Green moved the reference of the report to the Finance Committee. Mr. Rowe moved that Section 1 of the report be sent to the Property Committee. Carried. That section 2 go to the Laws + Discipline Committee. Carried. That Section 3 (Page 447) go to the Finance Committee. Carried. That section 4 go to the Property Committee.
Some discussion ensued at this point on the whole report – and Mr. Moon made a motion that action on the whole report be deferred. This motion was carried and action on the entire report was deferred.
Report of Library Committee
The report of the Library Committee, on which action was deferred was as follows:
“The Library Committee moves:
That the Chancellor request the legislature to make an appropriation of $42500.00 for repairs on University Property.
This Committee is vitally impressed with the need of the development of Library Extension in this State, and urges that this work be carried on with the full co-operation of the librarian of the University, with Mr. Wardlaw, Director of Extension.
The Committee carefully discussed the question of salaries of Library Assistants, and is of the opinion that the three Library Assistants who were paid $1600 each beginning Sept. 1926 were justified in expecting increases of $100 per year until their salaries reached $1800 per annum. The Committee recommends that their salaries be $1800 per year, commencing Sept. 1928.
From the fees paid by students an apportionment of five dollars per student has been credited to the Library book funds – during a period of many years. Your Committee begs to move that in any apportionment of funds received by fees the University Library shall receive, irrespective of special appropriations; and amount not less than five dollars per student.
Your committee notes with alarm the danger from dampness to about $15000.00 worth of valuable books now stored in the basement. We would be negligent if we hid not insist that the ground on the North + West of the building be lowered below the floor level to keep dampness out of the building. We urge that the Supt. of Buildings and Grounds be empowered at once to lower this grade, to construct any necessary retaining walls – and to install outside drainage, so as to insure a dry basement.
As an indication of the increased use of the library your committee begs to report that library records show on circulation of 33,820 volumes this year or 33,000 more books circulated than were borrowed during the first year that this present building was occupied. The use of books for reference purposes within the building is about six times as great as the number borrow for outside use.
(Page 448) The Board took recess until 4 o’clock.
Law School Report:
On re-convening the Board took up the special order. Mr. McDaniel reported for the Committee on Law School which had had under consideration the report of the special committee on Law School. The majority report of five members of the Committee rejected the special committee report – and a minority report of three members, made by Mr. McDaniel, supported the report of the special committee.
Mr. Green moved that the majority report disapproving the report of the special committee be adopted.
Mr. Lawrence moved that Section 1 of the report of the special committee be stricken.
Mr. Smith moved that the report of the special committee be adopted as the action of this Board.
Considerable discussion ensued, participated in by Messrs. Green, Callaway, Maddox, Hodgson, Smith, Fleming, Lawrence, Hofmayer and Moon. Chairman Russell left the chair to speak in favor of the majority report and the motion of Mr. Green.
Mr. Bennett, who had to leave the hall on an important engagement, asked the privilege of recording his vote in favor of the report of the special committee. On motion of Mr. Smith the rules were suspended and Mr. Bennett was given that privilege.
Mr. Moon moved adjournment until tomorrow. The motion was lost. Mr. Callaway moved that the Board remain in session until the matter under discussion is disposed of. Carried.
Mr. Moon concluded his address to the Board and Mr. Hodgson called for the previous question. The call was sustained – and the main question was ordered put. The vote on the substitute of Mr. Smith was taken and the substitute was carried by a vote of 16 to 7. The board then took recess until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORT ON LAW SCHOOL
AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD.
Action on Law School as Adopted:
At the last commencement, on June 14, 1927, the Alumni Society adopted the following resolutions:
“Resolved, that the Society pledges itself to raise in the near future a sufficient fund to erect on the campus a suitable buildings for the Law School of our University:
Provided however, and upon the express conditions that such Law School shall be promptly re-organized – and that at its head shall be placed a trained – and experienced legal education with full power to nominate his faculty, subject to the confirmation of the Board of Trustees, and to determine the curriculum and that such school shall be so planned as to qualify in the near future as a Class A School.
(Page 449) Provided further that no subscription made in pursuance of this resolution shall be of force until the Board of Managers of this Society shall be formal action have declared that the foregoing conditions have been complete the proposed building.
Provided, further, that payment of such subscriptions shall be called not more promptly than one-fourth each three months after such declaration by such Board – and that the death of any subscriber shall at the option of his legal representative relieve of further or any payment of such subscriptions; and
Provided further, that in all such matters the Board of Managers shall cordially – and actively co-operate with the Board of Trustees of our University.”
When this action was reported to the Board of Trustees, this body thereupon, on June 15, 1927, adopted the following resolutions:
“Resolved, 1st, that the proposal of the alumni of a gift to the Law School is accepted in principle – and that a committee of the Chancellor – and two members of this Board be appointed to confer with them as to details – and report to the next meeting of the Board a plan for the future of the school.
2nd – That beginning with Sept. 1928 the entrance requirements of the Law School shall be those of a Class A School, to be determined by the appropriate committee for the purposes set forth.
Under the mandate of this resolution, the committee has been diligently seeking to find a Dean for the Law School fulfilling the qualifications required by the conditions imposed by the resolution of the Alumni Society, which was approved in principle by this Board. Inquiries in many directions were made, - and visits were made to other institutions throughout the country, consuming a considerable period of time; and after much search and investigation, the committee has reached the conclusion that the most available man for the post is Professor H. N. Edmunds, of the University of South Carolina, at Columbia, S. C. Mr. Edmunds is an experienced teacher of law, and was largely instrumental in the re-organization of the Law School of the University of South Carolina – and in making it eligible for admission to the American Association of Law Schools.
Having reached the conclusion that Mr. Edmunds would make a fitting, capable and satisfactory head of the Law School, - and would fulfill the requirements imposed by the aforesaid resolutions, your committee begs plan for the future of the School:
(Page 450) 1st. We recommend that the position of President of the Law School be abolished.
2nd. We recommend that Mr. H. N. Edmunds be made Dean in charge of the Law School, at a salary of $6500.00 per annum.
3rd. That all other necessary steps be taken to qualify the Law School as a Class “A” School under the requirements of the American Association of Law School.
4th. That the present staff of the Law School be continued as members of the faculty thereof, at their present salaries, subject to such plans for charge as may be approved by this Board, upon the recommendation of the new Dean – and the Chancellor.
5th. We further recommend that the Chancellor – and New Dean report to the Board, as early as practicable, the plans of re-organization which they may see fit to recommend. (including such changes in the faculty or additions thereto, if any, as they may deem advisable), and the chairman is requested to call a special meeting of the Board of Trustees when such plans have been formulated, for the consideration of the same and action thereon.
Respectfully submitted,
Sanders McDaniel
Y. E. Maddox
Chas. M. Snelling.
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1928
The Board met this morning, all members present except Gov. Hardman and Messrs. Council, Cleveland, Bennett, Larsen, Peabody, Harris, Adams, Miller, Thomas – and Duggan.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read + confirmed.
Ga. State Coll. of Agr. Report:
Mr. Conner made his annual report as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ga. State College of Agriculture and it was ordered filed.
The following resolution offered by Mr. Erwin was adopted:
Mary J. Franklin Cemetery Lot:
“Resolved, that a sufficient amount of the bequest of Miss Mary Jett Franklin, not exceeding $500.00, be set aside as a fund, the income from which shall be used to maintain perpetually the Franklin cemetery lot in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens.”
Mr. Barrett reported for the Property Committee and the report was referred to the legislature Committee.
The report was as follows:
Property Committee Report
The Property Committee finds the campus grounds in better shape then they been in years – and we desire to congratulate the Supt. of Bldgs + Grounds, Col. E. L. Griggs, (Page 451) on his work over the past session. This improvement is due to an expenditure of about $5000.00 on the grounds and buildings, made possible through an increased maintenance fund given by the legislature at its last session.
Primary Com. Report:
We find a need for the expenditure of $21028.00 to put the several departments in efficient shape. Only $13610.00 is provided in the budget for this, leaving undone repair and improvement work to the extent of $7418.00.
The great age of our buildings makes constant repair necessary – and at each session our repair funds are inadequate. For this reason we urge that the Board set these facts properly before the legislature at its next session – and request an adequate appreciation to put all of our buildings and grounds in proper shape.
Thirteen of our buildings need thorough renovation which the Supt. of Bldgs. + Grounds estimates would require and average of $3000 each or a total of $39000.00.
New equipment for these buildings is also needed urgently so that $50000.00 for this purpose should be provided.
The need of a central heating plant is still urged and would effect great economy in coal consumption – and comfort. This committee urges that this need be acted upon.
E. R. Barrett
M. P. McWhorter
Price Edwards
Harry Hodgson, Committee
Board of Visitors Report:
The report of the Board of Visitors was at this point submitted by the Chairman, Prof. H. B. Carreker, and listened to with great interest by the Board. The report was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee and the Board took recess for five minutes to meet the Board of Visitors.
Chairman Russell read the following letter:
“My dear Judge Russell:
Letter from Dr. S. Morris:
Do me the courtesy to express my heartfelt thanks to the Trustees for granting my request. During my long connection with the University the Trustees have uniformly treated me with fairness and generosity.
Very respectfully,
Sylvanus Morris.
Group Insurance:
On motion of Mr. Smith the question of taking up group insurance for the benefit of the members of the Faculty was referred to the Prudential Committee with power to act, the chairman of the Board voting in the negative.
(Page 452) Nom. For Honorary Degrees:
Mr. Ellis nominated for the degree of Sc. D. Prof. S. L. Lewis, of Tifton. The nomination was referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.
Mr. Lawrence submitted the following report for the Laws + Discipline Committee which was adopted:
Time of Annual Sessions:
1. That the legislature committee request the legislature to amend the law so as to permit the Board of Trustees to fix the time of this annual meeting as well as the beginning and end of the University session, including Commencement Day.
Bureau Business Research:
2. That we endorse he proposed Bureau of Business Research as recommended by the Chancellor, this work to be financed for the time being by funds secured from private sounds.
Old Lumpkin Law School Bldg.:
3. That it is impractible to accept the offer of Father King to present the original Lumpkin Law School Bldg to the University because no funds for repairing the same are available. The thanks of the Board are extended to Father King.
Mitchell Fund Loans:
4. The Chancellor may in his discretion increase the amount loaned to any beneficiary of the Thomas E. Mitchell Fund to a sum not exceeding three hundred dollars per annum, this to apply only to loans at the University of Georgia in Athens.
Leaves of absences granted to Messrs. Callaway, Fleming, Nevin, McDaniel + Howell.
The following resolution, introduced by Mr. Anderson, was adopted:
Power of Prud. Com. to handle securities:
“Whereas, the Trustees of the University of Georgia may have, from time to time, securities which should be quickly converted; and
“Whereas emergencies may arise which would justify the Prudential Committee in selling such securities without consulting other members of the Board, by referendum vote or otherwise; and
“Whereas the Prudential Committee no doubt already possesses the power to sell securities for re-investment, but it is desirable to set at rest any question in that respect;
“Now therefore, be it resolved that the Prudential Committee, or a majority of said committee, may at any time in its discretion sell and transfer any and all securities which may be held and owned by the Trustees of the University of Georgia, when in the judgment of said Prudential Committee, or a majority of said committee, such action may be desirable or experiment.”
Mr. Moon called up the Library Committee report for action (for this report see Page 447).
Section 1 was withdrawn by Mr. Moon.
Section 2 was disapproved.
Section 3 was referred to Pc with power to act.
(Page 453) Mr. Green submitted for the Committee on Faculty the following report which was adopted:
Report of Faculty Com.:
“The Faculty Committee reports that it approved and adopted in its entirety the report of the Chancellor as to the resignations, appointments – and promotions in the Faculty of the University.
Tenure of Faculty Office:
“The recommendation of the Chancellor as to new officials being elected first for one year – and then, if their services were satisfactory, to be re-elected for a second year, - and to become permanent members of the Faculty only after a second election was duly approved + adopted – and offered as an amendment to the manual.”
The report of the Chancellor as adopted + recommended by the Faculty Committee was as follows:
Resignations
Resignations:
C. G. Huff Assoc. Professor of Zoology
F. N. Campbell Adjunct “ “ Commerce
C. R. Anderson Instructor in English
J. D .Melton “ “ Chemistry
J. C. Akin Tutor in Mathematics
L. R. Braswell “ “ Pharmacy
G. E. Florence “ “ Mathematics
G. A. Race “ “ Romance Languages
H. S. Stanley “ “ Mathematics
The following named were in June 1927 elected for one year only:
E. S. Heath Adjunct Professor of Botany
M. O. McCord Adjunct Professor of Educational Extension
Re-appointment:
The following re-appointments are recommended for one year:
J. C. Wardlaw Director of Extension
S. G. Backman Dean of Men
D. H. Briggs Assoc. Prof. of Philosophy
J. E. Greene Assoc. Prof. of Sociology
J. R. Brandon Adjunct Prof. Educational Extension
O. R. Causey Instructor in Zoology
T. M. Close “ “ Romance Languages
H. T. Coggins “ “ Chemistry
Gilbert Henry “ “ Physics
N. H. Raisty “ “ Commerce
S. B. Tolar “ “ Physics
The following new appointments are recommended:
New Appointments:
Botany – J. H. Miller, Associate Professor 3000.00
Bassett Maguire Instructor 1200.00
(Page 454)
Zoology – J. B. Mitchell Associate Professor 3000.00
(to succeed C. G. Huff)
Mathematics – Forrest Cumming Associate Professor 2700.00
G. B. Lang Instructor in place of P. R. Hill 1200.00
Fellow 500.00
Physics – R. H. Snyder Associate Professor 2700.00
S. B. Tolar In place of E. H. Dixon 1800.00
Gilbert Henry Increase 100.00
Fellow 500.00
Chemistry – E. E. Tebean Instructor 1000.00
H. J. Lesser Instructor 1000.00
Music – Hugh L. Hodgson Head 3600.00
English – One instructor 1200.00
B. H. Hardy in absence of E. M. Everett 1000.00
W. Tate Increase 200.00
Two fellows – 500.00 each 1000.00
History – D. D. Jeter Instructor 1000.00
G. H. Richter – to succeed J. A. Race 750.00
Journalism – Instructor 1500.00
Commerce – M. H. Bryan Associate Professor 3000.00
Green F. Johnson Adjunct Professor 2000.00
M. S. Cooley Fellow 500.00
Business Research – R. P. Brooks Director “ “
Glenn W. Sutton Asst. Director 3000.00
Four fellows at 500.00 each 2000.00
Chairman Russell at this point announced his resignation as a member of the Committee on Law Department and also as a member of the committee in charge of the property coming to the University under the Hunt will.
Chairman Russell:
Mr. Hardy moved that Mr. Barrett be added to the Hunt will committee. Carried.
Resigns from Law Committee:
Mr. McDaniel requested Chairman Russell to withdrawn his resignation as a member of the Committee on Law Department. Chairman Russell declined to do so.
Chairman Russell addressed the Board.
Mr. Fleming moved that the Board decline to accept the resignation of Chairman Russell as a member of the Law Dept. Committee.
Chairman Russell announced his resignation as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Fleming moved that the resignation be declined + the motion was carried.
Requests were made of Chairman Russell to withdraw his resignation by Messrs. Edwards, McDaniel, (Page 455) Lawrence – and Nevin.
Mr. Bennett asked Chairman Russell if he would withdraw his resignation as Chairman of the Board of Trustees if the Board would accept his resignation was a member of the Committee on Law Department.
Chairman Russell said he would be willing to do that.
Mr. Bennett moved to reconsiderate of the former action of the Board making the Chairman of the Board ex-officio chairman of the Committee on Law Department. This motion was carried.
Vice Chairman of Board made Chairman Law Dept. Committee:
On motion of Mr. Bennett the Vice-Chairman of the Board was made ex-officio chairman of the Committee on Law Department.
Messrs. Smith and Anderson were granted leaves of absence for the remainder of the term.
Chairman Russell asked the privilege of filing later the written report of the Georgia State College for Women. He spoke to the Board of the great work being done by that institute. His request was granted.
Mr. Smith moved that the Board adjourn until next Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. Carried. It was announced that per diem would be paid for those members remaining in the city until then.
Athens, Ga. June 20, 1928
The Board of Trustees this morning for a few minutes prior to the graduate exercises:
Deed of Land by Land Trustees:
Mr. T. J. Shackelford, representing the land Trustees of the Alumni Society, presented a deed to the University to all lands that had been acquired in past years by that committee. He also presented a copy of the report of the Committee to the Alumni Society which was received as information.
Report of Joint Committee. in General Conditions:
The report of the joint committee of the Alumni Society and the Board of Trustees, appointed to look into the general conditions of the institution, was submitted, showing progress made. The committee was continued for another year.
The following resolution adopted by the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association was read:
A Resolution
Pharmacy Resolution:
Be it resolved that this resolution is directed to the Trustees of the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, and whereas this association is convention assembled (Page 456) in the city of Columbia on the 8th day of June 1928, recognizing the sincere and earnest work of the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, R. C. Wilson, and appreciating his ability and work, let us take this means and opportunity of expressing to the Trustees our sincere regards of the University of Georgia. College of Pharmacy + Dean thereof.
“Be it further resolved, that this association does now go on record as being in hearty accord with the program of the work outlined by the Dean, and offers its assistance – and support to the Trustees through its Dean in any matter or manner of which it may be or service.
On recommendation of the Faculty the following degrees were ordered conferred:
Degrees Granted:
Master of Arts
Charles Robert Anderson Norman King
Willie Mae Cook Herby Lee Lawson
Dorothy Fordham Ulysses Auby Lawson
Thomas Newton Gaines Bernice Deaver Legg
Minnie Golding Lee Davis Singleton
Boyce McLaughlin Grier Gertrude Ernestine Stith
Lee Franklin Herring William Tate
Master of Science in Home Economics
Nannie Ella Ivey
Bachelor of Arts
Annie Lane Cartledge
Joseph Kohn Heyman Summa cum laude
Dorothy Louise Balk
Nora Palmer Fortson*
Winifred Amanda Fowler
Arthur Matthewson Gignilliat
Walter Tucker Hall
Thomas Jefferson Hamilton, Jr. Magma cum laude
Ivy May Hixson
Andrew Jackson Mathews
Sam Miller
Robert Lee Patterson
* Work partly done in other institutions.
(Page 457) Merrell Hulsey Collier
Julia Claire Cook
Merle Dorothy Moss
Alex Jackson McDonald, Jr. Cum laude
Willa Sanbom
Hellman Luke Stancil
Anita Lorene Burke Charles Edward Morris
Young Hill Daniell Frank Alonzo McMullan
Roy Estes Cheatham Lois Sue Mix
Laura Doughty Joseph McDonald Oliver
Irene Townsend Dudley John Gatewood Pryor
Francs Evans James McMullan Roberts
William Dearing Harden II John Reed Roberts, Jr.
Sarah Heyman Clara Maybelle Stith
John Carlton Jester, Jr. Harry Erwin Talmadge
John Robinson Lewis Malcolm Connor Tarver, Jr.
Keith Bush Lewis Judson Durward Watson
Malcolm Mabry Lockhart, Jr. Thomas Augustus Witcher
Katherine Robertson Moor Hiram Jones Whitehead
William Wiley Oliver
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Anne Elizabeth Cameron*
Rubye Woodruff Eberhardt* Summa cum laude
Zola Zerellar Marshall*
Guy Austin Race* Magna cum laude
Virginia Ray
Algernon Douglas Alston*
Fussell Marion Chalker
Mary Peeples Cubbedge* Cum laude
Mary Philips Lampkin
Jennie Claire Steed
Julius Amis Addie Inez Munday
Roy Jackson Bond Ollie McDaniel
Marjorie Grower Denmark Lucile Van Ness Norman
Guy Washington Findley Joseph Hicks Pyron
Mock Carter Frost Alice Alden Rowland
Estelle Madaline Greene Mary Rosser Smalley
Louise Keen Hammond Frances Elizabeth Smith
Floyd Lester Ivie Louise Smith
(Crossed Out) George Henry Clement Stone
Ottis Glenn Lancaster Mary Kathleen Taylor
Ida Marguerite Marbut Ruth Wages
Kathryn Monty Williams
* Work partly done in other institutes.
(Page 458) Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Ellen Pratt Rhodes* Summa cum laude
Winsor Letton
Horace DeWitte Shattuck, as of the Class of 1826.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Benjamin Hill Hardy, Jr. Magna cum laude
Sarah Mildred Noell Cum laude
William Ryan Frier, Jr. Evelyn Hilton Sherman
Roselle Rosenthal Mary Blanche Starr
Thomas Franklin St. John
Bachelor of Science (General)
Arthur Park McGinty Summa cum laude
Katisue Ann Whitehead Magna cum laude
Robert Samuel Brice Harry Moore
Walter Miller Brice Francis Cobbs Nixon
Nelson Barrett Dobbs Charles McDowell Preston, Jr.
Arthur Earl Fulton Ephraim Scharfman
James Frampton Hanahan Franz Hahr van Scheele Stewart
J. Leroy Hankinson, Jr. Howard Kulman Story
Herman Joseph Lesser Edmund Earl Tebeau
James Christopher Wright
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
James William Bruce Magna cum laude
Edwin Aldine Pound II
George Henderson Robinson Cum laude
James Seldon Cochran, Jr. George Hendree Neal
Thomas Alexander Crouch, Jr. Alfred Benjamin Newton
J. Booth Williams
James Roy Cooper, as of the Class of 1914.
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
George Linton Candler Magna cum laude
Warren Asa Candler
(Page 459) Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Donald LeRoy Branyon
Albert Leroy Crittenden with honors
Thomas Evans Ritchie
McHatton Abel John William Jackson
Joseph Columbus Bell Gordon Isaac Maddox
Cloud Harold Bishop, Jr. Zenas Alonza Massey
Ivan Eustace Carson Hoyt Ekes McCornell
Robert Newton Dopson, Jr. Gordon Harvey McGee
Pearce Lester Elkins Addison Wingfield Simpson, Jr.
James Aubrey Garrard Charles Rufus Smith
Max Meyehardt Hardie John Frank Sparrow
Thomas Jewell Harrold John F. Sproull, Jr.
John Horace Henderson Lonnie James Strickland
Ernest Dexter Holmes Goss Thomas
Emmett Harris Jackson Friar Matthews Thompson, Jr.
Earl Morgan Varner
Hoke Smith Wofford
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics
Margaret McDonald Brand – with high honors
Mary Estelle Wells
Mary Elizabeth Wood with honors
Georgia Mae Adams Emma Keys
Lena Grace Adkins Wilhelmina Yvonne Macken
Lillie Brooks Georgia Jeanette Meaders
Lucile Carswell Rena Ione McCormick
Elizabeth Alleene Epps Frances Annie McLanahan
Esther Kathleen Godbee Virginia Jane Norton
Onie Elizabeth Hixson Jewell Pitts
Elizabeth Ellis Kennedy Margaret Rogers
Mary Agnes Sanders
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Wendell Ralph Becton Russell Frederick Newcomb
Jack Thurmond
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Tray Benton Cobb Oswald Lamont Osteen
Andrew Jackson Osteen James Luther Smalley
(Page 460) Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Hilda Lind with high honors
Martha Evelyn Berry
Frances Forbes with honors
Marie Ussery Tibbetts
Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Daniel Jackson Renfroe
Bernard Alvin Simonwitz Cum laude
James Devoe Aderhold Augustus Shaw Loyless
Charles Augustus Aspinwall, Jr. Samuel Mickleberry Merritt
Robert Thornton Bradberry James Royden Moss
Henry Herman Braselton Broadus Burton McAfee
James Madison Brooks (Crossed Out)
Charles Metham Cate Robert Earl McTigue
Theodore Dudley Cook Oscar Marvin McWhirter
McWhorter Stephens Cooley Thomas Acton Nash
Francis Ellis Cooper Charles Bowie Nunnally
Bertram James Cornett Thomas Dozier Oglesby
John Thomas Dolvin Walter Ennis Parker
Robert Carlton Downs Henry Yancey Reeves
Jesse Walter Drew Henry Eugene Smith
Martha Mozelle Epps Virgil Shellnut Steele
Lorimer Bassett Freeman Wilburn Lesca Strickland
Robert Hall Gracey Thomas Roumaldus Talmadge, Jr.
David Greenfield Comer Lester Vandiver
George Thomas Harris John Wesley Waller
James Franklin Hollingsworth George Walter Ward
David Weems Johnson William Alton Ward
William Thompson Johnson Ed Milton Watkins
Thomas Clarence Kendrick, Jr. George Douglas White
Young Joseph Johnson, Jr. Wallace Douglas Wright
Bachelor of Science in Medicine
James Willis Howard, Magma cum laude
Leonard Julius Rabhan
Bachelor of Laws
Martin Edward Kilpartick, first honor
Lamar Nevitt Smith, second honor
(Page 461) Joseph McMiller Barnes
Richard Nelson Block
John Whelchel Finger with honors
Marie Hodges
Robert Wilson Smith
Maurice Clay Thomas
Seaborn Earnest Watts
Lester Harwood Block William Washington Larsen, Jr.
Edwin Sanford Boyett George Stevens Malavis
John Ellis Broadnax Irwin S. Markel
James Calhoun Burns, II Lewis C. Markel
George Towns Burpee Louis Hamburger Mitchell
Emmett Oliver Dobbs John Robert Morris
Roy Edwin Estes Gavin Demetrius McKay
Isaac Kline Hay Thomas Berry Scratchier
John Edward Hughes Horace DeWitt Shattuck
John Robert Jennette Francis Lama Willcox
Jake Brandt Joel William Hall Young, Jr.
The following students will receive their degrees on the completion of the ROTC Camp this summer.
Joseph R. Cumming, Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum laude
James Fleming Touchstone, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Phis Crittenden Joiner, Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Ivey Merwin Shiver, Bachelor of Science in Commerce.
(Page 462)
Atlanta, Ga. July 12, 1928
Mr. T. W. Reed,
Secretary + Treasurer, Board of Trustees,
Athens, Ga.
Finance Committee Named:
In pursuance of the resolution passed by the Board of Trustees at the last annual meeting requesting that the Chairman appoint the Finance Committee for the year ensuing prior to the next annual meeting to be held in June 1929, I have appointed the following committee on Finance, to-wit, W. D. Anderson, Chairman, B. S. Miller, E. R. Barrett, E. J. Moon, I. Z. Hofmayer, W. W. Larsen, J. J. Conner – and A. P. Adams.
You will enter this order of appointment upon the minutes and also please notify the appointees as soon as possible.
Yours truly,
Richard B. Russell,
Chairman Board of Trustees
University of Georgia.
(Page 463)
Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 27, 1928
The Board of Trustees met today in the State Supreme Court room in called session, present: Gov. Hardman, Committee Russell, Messrs. Lawrence, Hofmayer, Moon, Howell, Cleveland, McWhorter, Bennett, Fleming, Barrett, Callaway, Thomas, Ellis, Erwin, Hodgson, Green, Maddox, McDaniel, Conner, Foley, Sibley, Smith, Hardy, Adams, Nevin, Rowe and Miller.
Judge Sibley offered prayer.
Dean H. N. Edmunds, of the Law Department, was presented to the Board – and made a few remarks expression his appreciation.
Chancellor Snelling read the report formulated by himself + Dean Edmunds as follows:
August 27, 1928
To the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia:
Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 5 of certain resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees at its last regular meeting relating to the reorganization of the Law School, so as, among other things, to qualify the School as a Class A School under the regulations of the American Associate of Law Schools, - and instructing the Chancellor and the Dean of the Law School to report as early as practicable such plans of reorganization which they may see fit to recommend, the Chancellor and Dean beg leave to submit the following report:
Law School Resolutions:
1. While the results of the study of the situation with reference to the Law School may be expressed comparatively a few paragraphs the matter itself has been thoroughly gone into, requiring time, thought – and attention, - and numerous conferences – and considerable correspondence, so that, however regrettable it might be a report could not be made at an earlier date.
2. Every Law School in the United States which is meeting with any marked degree of success is using a course of instruction commonly referred to as the “Case System”, particularly is this true of the 62 Law Schools in the American Association of Law Schools. It is not deemed necessary, even if it were practicable to do so, to make an analysis of this method of instruction. It has been adopted – and is being used with marked success in the leading law schools, and is given unqualified recognition by the American Bar Association in its graduation of Law Schools.
3. The full value of this system can only be hand by the employment of instructors who are familiar with the method of instruction – a method which requires at all times not only the most diligent work on the part of the students but requires as well constant study and investigation by the instructors themselves.
(Page 464) 4. This method of instruction has never been in operation at the Law School of the University of Georgia, and the (Crossed Out) introduction of the same, which in the opinion of the Chancellor and the Dean is necessary in order to qualify the School to take its place among the leading Law Schools of the Country, should be instituted at once.
5. In order to introduce the System for the session 1928-1929 and to put it into full operation for the Session 1929-1930 it is recommended:
(a) That the Chancellor upon the recommendation of the Dean, be authorized to employ an Associate Professor of Law qualified to teach the “Case System” at a salary of $3000.00. To assure his duties at the opening of the session 1928-1929.
(b) That the Chancellor and the Dean recommend to the Board at its next regular meeting the name of some outstanding full Professor of Law who has taught under the “Case System” – and is thoroughly qualified as a Teacher of Law at a salary to be hereafter determined, together with the name of an additional full-time Associate Professor, likewise qualified, at a salary of $3000.00.
(c) That all part-time Professorship be abolished at the end of the Session 1928-1929.
The attention of the Board is directed to the fact that commencing with the Scholastic year 1929-1930, the faculty of the Law School will then be composed of the Dean – and two full-time Professors with two associate professors in addition to Professors Gober and Morris.
In connection with the entire matter the Chancellor – and the Dean report with regret that the Dean is forced to ask for a limited leave of absence during the session 1928-1929 due to the unavailable delay in making this report. The by-laws of the University of South Carolina require the giving of six months notice of intention to resign. This by-law is seldom every enforced but is used as a safeguard to the interests of that institution. It so happens that due to a fatal accident the Law School of that institution lost one of its most valued and able instructors within the last six weeks, he being the senior member of its Faculty serving as a full time Professor. The blow is a severe one, and it was felt under the circumstances that Mr. Edmunds could not be released at this time without serious detriment to the interests of the Institution. The authorities there have agreed, however, to a plan whereby Mr. Edmunds can be present to open the Law School at the University of Georgia and be in Athens every Sunday and Monday during the College year. It is possible that arrangements may be made later on the extend his time so as to enable him to be in Athens on Saturdays also. Under this plan (Page 465) Mr. Edmunds will not only be able to keep in touch with the progress of the work, but will teach classes and assume full responsibility for ht entire work of the Law School. At the close of the session 1928-1929 he will sever all connection with any other school – and devote his entire time to the Law School of the University of Georgia.
The Chancellor and Dean are confident that with the carrying out of these recommendations the Law School will, at the opening of the session 1929-1930 be qualified in every respect as a Class A School”
Mr. Miller moved the adoption of the report as made by Chancellor Snelling and Dean Edmunds. The report was adopted.
Salary of Dean Edmunds:
The salary of Dean Edmunds for the part-time services during the session 1928-1929 was fixed at $2500 – and traveling expenses.
Dean Edmunds then addressed the Board in an interesting manner concerning the Law School and its development in the future.
Mitchell Fund Loan:
Mr. Miller brought to the attention of the Board the question of allowing an additional loan of $150 to Mr. Booker Smith, to whom a loan of $300 on the Mitchell Fund has already been awarded. This matter was referred to the Chancellor with power to act.
Authority to Sell Land:
Mr. Adams asked the Board for authority to sell a certain portion of the lands of the Ga. Industrial College – and the authority to do so was given.
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.
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Athens, Ga. June 13, 1929
The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia met in annual session this afternoon at four o’clock in the Peabody Library Building, Chairman Richard B. Russell presiding.
Roll Call:
On the call of the roll the following members were present: Chairman Russell and Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Anderson, Nevin, Lawrence, Hofmayer, Moon, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Rowe, Erwin, Green, Sibley, Hodgson, Foley, Smith, Adams, Hardy, Miller, Conner, Thomas and Ellis.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Governor Brown.
Absent Members Excused:
Excuses were rendered by Messrs. Council and Peabody, who could not be present, and on motion they were excused.
The minutes of the last meeting in Atlanta were read and approved.
Prudential Committee Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee for the year, having been printed and distributed to the members, the reading of the minutes was dispensed with – on a motion to suspend the rules for that purpose. On motion of Mr. Anderson the minutes of the Prudential Committee were referred to the proper Committees.
Hours of Meeting:
The hours of meeting were fixed as follows: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m., and 4 p. m. to 6 p. m.
Chancellor’s Report:
Chancellor Snelling then made his annual report. This report having been printed and copies furnished to the members, the Chairman did not read it, but made remarks concerning some of its features.
Chancellor Snelling submitted a supplemental report making certain recommendations as to changes and promotions in the Faculty. This report was referred to the Committee on Faculty.
The Chancellor read to the Board the following letter:
Atlanta, Ga. June 1, 1929
Chancellor Charles M. Snelling,
University of Georgia,
Athens, Ga.
Gift of Portrait of Chas. McDonald Brown:
My Dear Dr. Snelling:
My children and I are sending to the University the portrait of their uncle, Charles McDonald Brown, in whose memory their grandfather, former Governor Joseph E. Brown, established at the University “The Charles McDonald Brown Fund.”
This portrait, painted by Guillaume, was left to my husband, the late Elijah Alexander Brown, by his (Page 468) mother, with the request that “after his death it be presented to the University to be hung in the hall by the side of his father’s portrait.”
It seems a fitting time to present this portrait at this Commencement, as my youngest son, Joseph E. Brown, is of the graduating class of 1929, and is also the last grandson and namesake of Governor Brown’s to be graduated from the University.
Those presenting this portrait are the children of the late Mr. Elijah Alexander Brown who was graduated from the University in the Class of 1879, Phi Beta Kappa. They are Elijah A. Brown, Jr. A. B., Class of 1919, also L. L. B., Class of 1921; Marcus Johnson Brown, Bachelor of Science of Chemical Engineering Georgia School of Technology, Class of 1926; Joseph Emerson Brown, State University, Class of 1929, A. B. and Penelope H. Brown, Agnes Scott College, Class of 1932, and their mother, Mrs. Elijah A. Brown.
With best wishes for the continued success of the University, and kindest regards for yourself, in which the children join me,
Very sincerely yours,
Harriet Johnson Brown
(Mrs. Elijah A.)
Gift of Portrait of Dr. D. H. DuPree:
The Chancellor also stated that Mrs. D. H. DuPree had presented a portrait of the late Dr. DuPree, who was the first University surgeon in charge of this Infirmary, and who died while in the service of the University. This portrait is to be hung in the reception hall at the Infirmary.
The McCay Fund:
The Chancellor recommended that steps be taken to properly keep up with the persons named under the gift of the McCay Fund, to find out which ones are dead and to keep track of the living, so that in the future the proper information may be in the hands of the trustees in this matter, since the time when this fund becomes available depends on the time of death of a number of specially named individuals.
Chancellor Snelling said that Mr. Hardy would make report as to the Hunt State – and Mr. Smith as to the Treadwell Fund. He also reported the purchase of 29 acres of land during the year, adjoining the Denmark Farm property.
(Page 469) A letter for Mr. Howell C. Erwin, executor of the estate of the late Miss Mary J. Franklin, concerning the use to which that fund shall be put by the trustees, was referred to the finance committee. This letter was as follows:
Athens, Ga. June 10, 1929
Dr. C. M. Snelling,
Athens, Ga.
Dear Colonel:
Re: Estate of Miss
Mary J. Franklin
I have been giving father thought to the suggestion that $13,000.00 of the bequest made by Miss Mary Franklin to the Trustees of the University of Georgia be used for the purchase of the organ.
As I told you, when I once turn the estate over to the Trustees, I have no more voice in the disposition of the same than any of the other Trustees. However, I am willing to vote for the purchase of the organ with a part of the money derived from this estate.
I think the recommendation as to this use of the money should properly from the Finance Committee in order to get the proposal before the Board.
Use of Bequest of Miss Mary J. Franklin:
In voting for this proposal I would also wish the residue of the bequest, which should amount to between $5000.00 and $6000.00, to be used to establish a loan fund for girls at the University of Georgia. I would advocate this being done in order to put some portion of the bequest in the form of a permanent memorial to Miss Franklin.
A loan fund established in this manner with further accretions thereon would in the course of time build up a very substantial fund for this memorial.
While the organ might last a long time, still there would be a limit to its life, and I would not like to see all of the bequest put to a use that in time would be entirely consumed and leave nothing in the form of some permanent memorial.
You will recall that the Trustees provided that at least $500.00 should be set aside for a fund for the permanent upkeep of Miss Franklin’s burial lot.
I have paid all the debts of the estate from income derived since I qualified as executor.
I have still to pay for a monument – and this will be the only other expenditure outside of the expenses of administration. There should be at least (Page 470) $500.00 left for the loan fund if $13000.00 is used to pay for the organ.
In order that you might have the whole matter before you, I quote from Item 3 of Miss Franklin’s will as follow.
“All the rest and residue of my estate of every kind and character I give, bequeath + devise to the Trustees of the University of Georgia, to be used by them in such manner as they may think proper in promoting education at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. I leave wholly to the discretion of said Trustees the way in which said property shall be employed for said purpose, and authorize and empower them to manager, invest + re-invest the same according to their own judgment and without the supervision or direction of any court in any manner whatsoever.”
You will note from the foregoing that the employment of the words “to manage, invest and re-invest” might carry the implication that the corpus of the fund is to be presented in its entirety.
The Board in the exercise of its discretion will have to place its own interpretation on the language of the will.
Yours very truly,
Howell C. Erwin
New Law School Building:
Chancellor Snelling reported that he was informed that the Alumni Society would probably be notified at the meeting Tuesday that the fund for the new law school building had been subscribed. He suggested that the Alumni Society be asked to name a committee to act in conjunction with a committee from the Board of Trustees in the matter of securing an architect, passing on the plans and location for the new buildings.
Building New Dormitories:
He also called attention of the Board to a question of importance touching the erection of dormitories on the campus. He asked that the question be studied as to whether or not a trust fund could be used for the erection of dormitory building on the guaranteeing of interest returns by the University.
He reported that it had been decided to hold memorial exercises in memory of Chancellor Barrow and Dr. Sylvanus Morris on January 11, 1930, the anniversary of the death of Chancellor Barrow, if this met with the approval of the Board.
On motion of Judge Sibley the suggestion of the Chancellor as to the erection of dormitories was referred to a committee of five and the Chancellor (Crossed Out) (Page 471) investigate and report back as soon as possible. This committee was named as follows: Messrs. Sibley, Chairman, Fleming, Adams, Anderson, Smith and the Chancellor.
Thanks to Mrs. Brown:
On motion of Mr. Sibley a committee of two was named to extend to Mrs. Elijah A. Brown the thanks of the Board for the gift of the portrait of Charles McDonald Brown. Messrs. Sibley and Lawrence were named as this committee.
Mr. Smith made the following report on
The Treadwell Bequest
To the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia:
I beg to report the result of my investigation into this matter as follows:
In June of last year I was asked to make an investigation into the status of this bequest and to report to the Board of Trustees. I commenced seeking information, and pressed the matter as actively as possible.
Report on Loss of Treadwell Fund:
In 1922 Mrs. Rebecca J. Treadwell died, leaving a will whereby a large member of special bequests were made to various relatives and a special bequest of $10000.00 to the Georgia Baptist Orphans’ Home, followed by a clause leaving the residuum to the Trustees of the University of Georgia to be invested and the income used for deserving students, Sturm W. Carson, of Atlanta, was named executor of the will and authorized to serve without bond and without reporting to any court. It was originally estimated that the residuum would about to about $50000.00.
I ascertained that in the six years which had elapsed since Mrs. Treadwell’s death, the executor had made no reports to anyone and had given no information to anyone about the estate. I immediately demanded a detailed accounting. I encouraged a great deal of delay and dilatory tactics on the part of the executor, and finally became convinced that drastic steps should be taken. Therefore, acting under the authority of the Prudential Committee, I demanded that the records of the estate be delivered to me for an audit and that Carson resign as executor, and coupled the demand with a statement that unless this was done a suit in equity would at once be filed to cause his removal and to secure an accounting. Mr. Howell C. Erwin + Judge T. J. Green tendered the services of their firms and the Trustees are indebted to them for their valuable work in this connection.
We finally secured a set of books constituting all the (Page 372) records in existence of the estate, secured the resignation of Carson as executor, and the appointment of the Fulton National Bank of Atlanta as Administrator with will annexed. An audit of the estate disclosed:
(a) That nearly all of the legacies to relation had been paid, but that there was an unpaid balance of a few thousand dollars.
(b) That nothing had been paid on the legacy to the Baptist Home.
(c) That all of the estate had been legitimated except one piece of property in Atlanta – and some apparently worthless notes.
(d) That the executor had used the money of the estate and was short to the estate in the sum of about $45000.00.
(e) That civilly he was chargeable with interest on this sum, which would make his civil indebtedness to the estate about $70000.00.
Apparently this shortage goes back on long time. Most of the estate was cash – and gift-edge mortgages, and the executor has apparently used the money from the start.
Report on Loss of Treadwell Fund:
There was at one time a suggestion that some of the executor’s family would utilize some of their own properties to pay up this shortage. Before any such payments could be arranged, however, it developed that the executor was short to other trusts in a very large sum, probably well in excess of $100,000.00; the persons interested in the other trusts had in some instances come to Atlanta seeking indictments, and all efforts by relatives to settle the matter were abandoned.
S. W. Carson and his son have both gone into bankruptcy. We have proved the claim against the bankrupt estate and are watching development therein, but have very little hope of any substantial collection.
The Fulton National Bank as Administrator advises us that the property in its hands has been sold for taxes each year for the last five years and that the salvage therein is very limited.
Under all the circumstances it seems to me very doubtful whether the administration will succeed in collecting more than enough to pay the interests which come ahead of the residuum. I therefore recommend that the matter be treated as a total loss, but I desire to add that I will keep in touch with the situation and if any salvage hereafter appears possible, I will advise the trustees.
S. W. Carson and his son are both under indictments in Fulton Superior Court for embezzling funds of the Treadwell Estate, as well as on a number of other charges.
Respectfully,
Marvin Smith
(Page 473) On motion of Mr. Adams, Mr. Smith was thanked for his work in connection with this matter – and the Treadwell Fund Committee was discharged with the thanks of the Board.
Thanks to Mrs. D. H. DuPree:
The same committee appointed to thank Mrs. Brown for the gift of the portrait of Charles McDonald Brown was asked to extend the thanks of the Board to Mrs. D. H. DuPree for the gift of the portrait of Dr. DuPree.
Mr. Smith introduced a resolution relative to the Law School which was referred to the Committee on Law School.
Memorial Exercises Jan. 11 – 1930:
On motion of Mr. Sibley the approval of the Board was given to the action of the Chancellor in arranging for memorial exercises in memory of Chancellor Barrow and Dr. Sylvanus Morris on January 11, 1930.
Resolutions Committee Named:
On motion of Mr. Thomas a committee of three was named to prepare suitable resolutions as to those two officials of the University who have passed away and to submit the same in order that they may be adopted and spread upon the minutes of the Board. Messrs. Thomas, Green, + Nevin were named on this committee.
Law Committee:
The Chairman announced that the same Law Committee as at the last annual session would again be appointed with the addition of Judge Sibley.
Branch Coll. Reports:
Mr. Hardy reported for the North Ga. Agricultural College and the report went to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Adams reported for the Georgia Industrial College + the report went to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Hardy submitted a letter written by Mr. J. H. Washington, executor of the estate of Mrs. Aurora S. Hunt to the Trustees of Brenan College and also a letter from Mr. E. B. Dunlop, to Chancellor Snelling, in which the present status of the Hunt estate as set forth. These letters are as follows:
May 21, 1929
To the Trustees of Brenan College,
Gainesville, Ga.
Dear Sir:
For your information at your annual meeting of the Trustees, I herewith submit you a brief statement of the assets and liabilities of the Hunt estate was follows:
(Page 474) Assets:
402 Peachtree St., Atlanta $100000.00
Vacant lots 3000.00
De Soto Farm 18900.00
Hall County Lands 5000.00
Cash + Personal property 4000.00
Notes receivable + strakes 22000.00
$152900.00
Liabilities:
Note payable $10000.00
Taxes 2700.00
Miss Helda Hunt 8000.00
Heirs 113300.00
Executors + attorney’s fees 47375.19
$181375.19
181375.19
152900.00
$28475.19 excess liabilities over assets.
As you can see from this statement, the settlement of the estate depends largely upon the sale of 402 Peachtree Street, in Atlanta. We have been unable to rent this holding since February 1st, and we have been unable to sell it as yet. At the present time, we have an offer to trade this building for a building on Whitehall Street but this matter has not been closed and probably won’t be, as they have delayed since April 10th in thus matter. It is apparent that there will be no residue of the estate on account of the dropping of real estate values in Atlanta, and it will be necessary for the Trustees of both Brenan College and the University to put up in cash the ten per cent allowed by the courts for attorney’s fees and costs of administration before the properties can be released by the exception.
The appraisal value of the Atlanta property willed to Brenan College by Mrs. Hunt was 53000.00. Accordingly upon the payment to the estate of ten per cent of that amount, the property will be released absolutely to the College.
Respectfully submitted,
J. Henry Washington
Executor of the Estate of
Mrs. Aurora S. Hunt
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Gainesville, Ga. June 12, 1929
Chancellor C. M. Snelling,
University of Georgia,
Athens, Ga.
My dear Chancellor Snelling:
Herewith enclosed please find copy of letter which was sent by J. H. Washington, executor, to the Trustees of Brenan, dated May 31st, which is self-explanatory.
It now looks certain that owing to the decreased value of real estate in Atlanta, that it will be impossible to pay the costs of admission and the attorney’s fees out of the residue of the estate, and in order for Mr. Washington to turn over the property known as the Glandes to the University of Georgia, it will be first necessary for the University to pay to the executor then per cent of the appraised value of such property, per court order of which you have a copy. As soon as this amount is paid, Mr. Washington will be glad to turn over this property absolutely to the University.
We would be glad if you would have a committee from your Board of Trustees to investigate all the actings and doings of the executor and to audit his books before arriving at any conclusion.
Hoping that that this will give you the information that you desire and with kindest regards,
Your friend,
Edgar B. Dunlop
Mr. Fleming offered the following resolution, which was adopted:
Hunt Estate:
“Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, that Mr. H. C. Erwin and Mr. A. S. Hardy are hereby appointed a committee to negotiate with the executor of the will of with a new to getting the title to the property left to this body under said will placed absolutely in this body at the earliest practible date; and said committee is authorized to pledge this body to the payment of whatever seem may be adjudged as its proportionate share of expenses after the residuum under the will has been exhausted.”
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
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Athens, Ga. June 14, 1929
The Board met this morning at 10 o’clock, the following members being present: Chairman Russell and Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Anderson, Nevin, Lawrence, Hofmayer, Moon, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Rowe, Erwin, Green, Sibley, Hodgson, Foley, Smith, Adams, Hardy, Miller, Conner, Thomas, Ellis + Callaway.
Excuse was rendered for Mr. Larsen who is ill. On motion he was excused from attendance during the session.
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read and approved.
Mr. Rowe stated that a delegation of Athens citizens wished to appear before the Board – and moved that they be allowed to do so at this time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Maddox – and was carried.
Mr. Fleming was excused from attendance on the session next Monday. Mr. Cleveland was given a similar excuse.
Athens Delegation Speaks on Law School Matter:
The Athens delegation at this time appeared before the Board. Mr. G. C. Farantos, a member of the graduating class of the Lumpkin Law School, addressed the Board, presenting a petition from the Law students who had studied under Prof. S. C. Upson, asking that he be retained as a member of the Law Faculty, and giving arguments in support of the request by Mr. L. C. Rucker, Judge J. J. Strickland, Mr. John B. Gamble, Mr. Frank C. Shackelford + Mr. Jake Joel.
The petition of the Law Students was referred to the Law Department Committee.
The time for the Board of Visitors to make report to the Board was fixed for Saturday moving at eleven o’clock.
Committees:
The following committees were announced by the Chairman:
Prudential: Erwin, Chairman, Rowe, Hodgson, McWhorter + Green.
Laws + Discipline: Lawrence, Chairman, McDaniel, Green, Smith, Cleveland, Sibley, Fleming, Maddox, Anderson, Foley, Adams, Callaway.
Finance: Anderson, Chairman, Miller, Barrett, Moon, Hofmayer, Larsen, Conner, Adams.
Loan Funds: Brown, Chairman, Erwin, Vice-chairman, Fleming, Bennett, Ellis, McWhorter, Howell.
Property: Miller, Chairman, Barrett, Hodgson, Conner, McWhorter.
Insurance: Rowe, Chairman, Miller, Conner.
Library: Barrett, Chairman, Moon, Hodgson, Ellis.
Law Department: Maddox, Chairman, McDaniel, Vice-Chairman, Smith, Brown, Green, Hofmayer, Lawrence, Sibley, Hardy + Rowe.
Invitations: Moon, Chairman, Erwin, Foley, Conner, Bennett, Maddox.
Auditing: Barrett, Chairman, Conner, Hardy.
(Page 477) Branch Colleges: Adams, Chairman, and all presidents of Branch College Boards.
Athletics: Rowe, Chairman, Erwin, McWhorter, Hodgson, Green.
Honorary Degrees: Hardy, Chairman, Nevin, McDaniel, Lawrence and the Chancellor.
Faculty: Green, Chairman, McDaniel, McWhorter, Moon, Howell.
Research: Hardman, Chairman, Peabody, Jacobs.
Chancellor Snelling made a brief talk to the Board on the work that is being due by the Extension Department throughout the State.
Budget:
Mr. Anderson reported for the Finance Committee the budget as submitted by the Chancellor and it was adopted.
Mr. Anderson made the following report for the Finance Committee and the report was adopted:
Report of Finance Committee + McCay Fund Resolution:
“Resolved, that the Secretary of this Board be directed to report at each annual session a statement as to the persons mentioned in the gift of the fund to the University by Prof. Chas. F. McCay, upon whose death the available use of this fund depends, with full information as to the number of such persons then in life, their ages, residences, and such other data then in life, their ages, residences, and such other data as may be necessary to the proper discharge of this trust, and the said report each year be spread upon the minutes of this body for permanent record. The provision of this resolution shall apply to any other trust that may be contingent upon the lives of any persons named in the trust. The Treasurer is authorized to incur such expresses as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution.
Unused Balances Converted Into Treasury:
“Resolved, that the Treasurer be instructed to convert into the general fund of the University all unexpended budget balances at the end of each fiscal year, and that the Treasurer at the end of each fiscal year furnish to the Prudential Committee for their approval or disapproval on statement of all sums expended in excess of the budget.
Summer School Budget:
“Resolved, that in the annual budget presented by the Chancellor to the Board of Trustees for their approval the estimated receipts and expenditures of the Summer School be included.
“Resolved, that the amount to the credit of the Alumni Memorial Fund, about $26.52 be transferred to the War Memorial Board.
Authority to Borrow Money:
“Whereas, on account of the failure of the State of Georgia to remit a large portion of the State appropriation for the maintenance of the University of Georgia and the statement of state officials that (Page 478) it will be impossible for the state to meet the larger portion of this obligation during the present year, be it resolved, that the Treasurer of the University be authorized and directed to negotiate such bans as may be needed from time to time for the current operation of the institution and to sign notes for the same in the name of the Trustees of the University of Georgia and to make payments thereon as money may become available for payment, so that at no time the amount of loans in said bank or banks. Changeable against the Trustees of the University of Georgia shall exceed the sum of $175000.00. Furthermore, the Treasurer is instructed to negotiate such loans with the financial institutions offering the best term.
“Whereas the delay in payment of its appropriations by the state has created the necessity for borrowing money with which to operate the Georgia State College of Agriculture,
“Be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia that the Treasurer be authorized to borrow such sums as may be needed for the use of the University of Georgia for the use of the Georgia State College of Agriculture, said College of Agriculture to repay these loans as rapidly as funds may become available, provided that at no time shall the total of said loans be in excess of $200,000.00, or in excess; at any time a loan is made, of the total unpaid balance of the State opportunities to the Georgia State College of Agriculture.”
Messrs. Anderson, Fleming and Ellis addressed the Board on the subject of taxation in Georgia and the necessity for each member of the Board giving hearty support in the work of securing more satisfactory tax laws for the state.
On motion of Mr. Cleveland these gentlemen were given the thanks of the Board for their remarks.
Legislative Affairs:
A motion by Mr. Hofmayer was passed declaring it to be the sense of the Board that the entire body be subject to the call of the legislative committee whenever that committee deemed it advisable to call upon the members of the Board for service.
Mr. Hodgson spoke in regard to the proposed board issue for roads and the proposition that a board issue also be asked for Education.
The name of Miss Anna Aiken Patterson was (Page 479) presented for the honorary degree of Litt. D. and the nomination under the rules goes over for one year.
Ga. Med. Coll. Report:
Mr. Callaway reported for the Ga. Medical College and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
S. Ga. A. + M. Report:
Mr. Ellis reported for the South Ga. A + M College and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Maddox reported for the Committee on Law Department as follows: and the report was adopted:
H. W. Caldwell Prof. of Law:
“In accordance with the resolutions of the Board of Visitors directing the Chancellor and the Dean of the Law School to recommend at this session a full-time Professor of Law who has taught under the “Case System” and thoroughly qualified as a teacher of Law, and an additional full-time Associate Professor likewise qualified, they have recommended for the ensuing year for the full-time Professorship. Mr. H. W. Caldwell, of Atlanta, at present teaching in the Emory Law School, at a salary of $5000.00 per annum, and for the Associate Professorship Mr. Thomas F. Green, Jr., of Athens, at a salary of $3000.00 per annum.
“The Committee has approved these recommendations of the Chancellor and Dean of the Law Schools, and recommends the same be approved by the Board of Trustees.”
Mr. Maddox submitted a recommendation for the appointment of a committee to have charge of the erection of the proposed law building and the report was adopted:
Committee on Law Bldg.:
“The trustees having compiled with the conditions on which the offer of the alumni to raise the necessary funds for a new building for the law school, was based;
“Be it resolved: that a committee be appointed to represent the Trustees, the Faculty + the alumni conducting the campaign for the law school building and that said committee shall be composed of the Chancellor of the University of Georgia, the Dean of the Law School, the Chairman of the Law School Committee of the Board of Trustees, Judge William H. Barrett, of Augusta, and Messrs. Harrison Jones and Hughes Spalding, of Atlanta. Said committee shall be charged with the following duties: to select architects, approve and formulate plans for a suitable building, let the contract therefore, supervise the erection of the building and the location thereof, and to take any and all further steps connected with raising the money for the erection of said building and collecting the same and expending the same for the said purposes.
(Page 480) “Be it further resolved, that in the event any one or more of said committee is unable to serve, the said committee be and is hereby empowered to fill such vacancies from time to time, and to continue the said committee in action service until the purpose for which it is created have been fully completed.
“Be it further resolved: that said building shall be known as “Harold Hirsch Halls”.
Mr. Anderson for the Finance Committee submitted the following report, which was adopted:
Franklin Bequest to be used for Purchase Organ:
“Resolved, that from the bequest of Miss Mary Jett Franklin the sum of $13000.00 by appropriated to pay for the installation of the Organ in the College Chapel, and the remainder of her bequest be held intact and invested, the proceeds of the instrument to be used for the general purposes of the University.”
Degree on J. C. D.:
A resolution by Mr. Lawrence to authorize the conferring of the honorary degree of Juris Civilis Doctor (J. C. D.) was referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.
The Board adjourned for dinner; At the afternoon session Mr. Sibley reported that his committee had sent letters of thanks to Mrs. E. A. Brown and Mrs. D. H. DuPree for the gift of the portraits of Mr. Charles McDonald Brown and Dr. D. H. DuPree respectively.
As chairman of the special committee to whom the matter of investing trust funds in dormitories on the campus was referred, Mr. Sibley reported that the committee from lack of sufficient time to consider the matter was unable to report at this time. Both reports were adopted.
The following resolution introduced by Mr. Foley was adopted:
Tim of Annual Session:
“Resolved, that the General Assembly be requested to amend the Act fixing the time of the convening of this Board so as to permit the Board to fix the time of its meetings.”
Mr. Smith moved that in the event the bill was passed in the next legislature giving the Board the right to fix the time of its annual sessions, the next annual session be convened at 10 o’clock, Monday morning preceding Commencement Day.
(Page 481) Mr. Erwin moved to amend by making the time for the convening of the Board Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock preceding Commencement Day.
The amendment of Mr. Erwin was lost by a vote of 8 to 6 and the motion of Mr. Smith was carried.
Attendance of Student at Commencement:
Mr. Adams offered the following resolution: “That it is the sense of this Board that the Faculty adopt regulations insuring the attendance of the graduating classes on all commencement exercises, including the baccalaureate sermon, unless excused by the Chancellor, and that the Faculty be requested to be present. This resolution was adopted.
Printing of Manual:
On motion of Mr. Green the Secretary was instructed to have the revised manual of the Trustees printed for distribution among the Board members.
Mr. Hardy reported for the Honorary Degrees Committee, recommending the adoption of the following resolution of Mr. Lawrence, and the report was adopted:
Honorary Degrees:
“Resolved, that the degree of Juris Civilis Doctor (abbreviated J. C. D.) be and it is hereby created as one of the honorary degrees of the University, to be conferred upon those only who have earned and merited the degree of Doctor of Civil Law.”
Chancellor Snelling presented the nominations of the Faculty for honorary degrees as follows:
Mrs. Anne Wallace Howland, for the degree of Doctor of Library Science; Dr. W. A. Mulherin for the degree of Doctor of Science; Prof. Roland M. Harper for the degree of Doctor of Science.
Mr. Hardy reported for the committee the following recommendations:
For the degree of L. L. D. – Prof. Roland B. Daniel, Columbus, Ga.
For the degree of D. D. – Rev. R. W. Wallace, of Valdosta, and Rev. John K. Coit of Robin, Ga.
For the degree of Litt. D. – Miss Stellar Stewart Center, of N. Y.
For the degree of Ped. D. – Prof. S. L. Lewis, of Tifton, Ga., Mrs. Phil W. Davis, of Rayston, Ga.
The above nominations were all confirmed by ballot.
The name of Mr. Carter Woolford was presented for the degree of Doctor of Commercial Science and the nomination under the rules goes over for one year.
(Page 482) Honorary Degrees:
The name of Rev. Marvin Franklin was presented for the degree of D. D., and under the rules the nomination goes over for one year.
Mr. Hardy nominated for the degree of Litt. D., Miss Emily Woodward, of Vienna, and asked unanimous consent that the election of Miss Woodward be made effective at this session. There was no objection and Miss Woodward’s nomination was confirmed.
Mr. Nevin, speaking for Governor Harris who could not be present at this time, presented the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology proposing that Mayor Samuel Gordon Green, of Gray, Ga., and Washington, D. C., be given the degree of Sc. D. On motion of Mr. Nevin this degree was ordered to be conferred on Mayor Green.
Number of Honorary Degrees Limited:
Mr. Smith moved that it is the sense of this Board that in the future only two honorary degrees be granted on recommendation of the Faculty and not more than four others in any one year. After some discussion on this subject, on motion of Mr. Hofmayer it was made the special order of business for the session Saturday morning immediately after the reading of the minutes.
The Board then took recess until tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. June 15, 1929
The Board of Trustees met this morning at then o’clock, present Chairman Russell and Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Anderson, Nevin, Lawrence, Hofmayer, Moon, Howell, Cleveland, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Larsen, Rowe, Erwin, Green, Sibley, Hodgson, Foley, Smith, Adams, Hardy, Miller, Conner, Thomas, Ellis + Callaway.
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read and confirmed.
The motion of Mr. Smith, carried over from yesterday as a special order, was taken up. It was adopted in the following form:
Honorary Degrees No Limited:
“That it is the sense of this Board that in the future only two honorary degrees be granted on recommendation (Page 483) of the Faculty and not more than four others in any one year.”
The following report by Mr. Green for the Faculty Committee was adopted:
Faculty Committee Report:
“The Faculty Committee, to which Committee the recommendations of the Chancellor for promotions and appointments was submitted, recommends that said report of the Chancellor be received and that his recommendations as made be adopted, to-wit:
Miss Anne W. Brumby, resigned as Dean of Women
to be Associate Professor in Romance Languages $3000.00
Mrs. Alexander Rhodes to be Dean of Women
with rank of Adjunct Professor + to teach
six hours per week in English 2000.00
M. Pierre Porohovshikov to be supply in
Romance Languages for one year with
the rank of Adjunct Professor 2000.00
G. H. Richter to be Instructor in Romance Languages 1200.00
R. C. Wilson, Dean of Pharmacy, increase
bringing salary to that of other Deans 500.00
H. J. Lesser, Instructor in Chemistry, resigned
E. E. Tebean “ “
J. H. Mote, to be Adjunct Professor Chemistry, salary 2000.00
H. J. Lesser, Henry L. Richard Research Fellow, “ “ 500.00
E. E. Tebean “ “ 500.00
J. T. Persall, Instructor in Zoology, resigned
Miss Katherine Whitehead, Tutor in Zoology, salary 850.00
5 Students Assts. In Zoology 750.00
David H. Hardin, Instructor in Mathematics, resigned
G. B. Lang “ “
John S. Candler Tutor “ “
Pope R. Hill to be Adjunct Professor of Mathematics 2000.00
Two Tutors in Mathematics @ 600.00 each 1200.00
B. H. Hardy, Instructor in English, resigned
F. W. Powell “ “
W. Tate “ “
E. M. Everett, to be Adjunct Professor of English 2000.00
C. R. Anderson “ “ Instructor in English 1800.00
Maxwell McRoberts, “ “, increase 100.00
S. B. Tolar, Instructor in Physics, resigned
R. Gilbert Henry “ “, increase 100.00
J. E. Boyd “ “ 100.00
Two tutors @ 600.00 each 1200.00
J. Perim Anderson, Adj. Prof. Exten. Educ. resigned
Adjunct Prof. Exten. Educ. to be elected, salary 2000.00
(Page 484) Miss Willie Moe Cook, Instructor – Psychology resigned
Tutor in Psychology to be elected, salary
Glenn W. Sutton to be Research Professor in
Economics in Bureau of Business Research in
place of Dr. R. M. Harper 3000.00
Telegram to Gov. Harris:
Mr. Sibley moved that greetings be sent to Governor Harris expressing the great regret of the Board at his absence. Carried.
Mr. Hardy called up the recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the North Ga. Agr. College last year asking that the name of that College be changed, and the following resolution by Mr. Maddox on that subject was adopted:
Change of Name of N. Ga. Agr. Coll.:
“Resolved, that the recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the North Georgia Agricultural College to change the name of said institution to be North Georgia College be and the same is hereby approved, without prejudice to any existing contracts between the University of Georgia and the North Georgia Agricultural College”.
Hunt Estate:
Mr. Hardy brought up the matter of the Hunt Estate and the necessary steps to be taken to get possession of the Glandes property, and to meet the University share in the expenses of the administration of the estate.
After some discussion, on motion of Mr. McDaniel the entire matter was referred to the Prudential Committee and Messrs. Hardy + Barrett with power to act, including the power to borrow money if necessary.
Board of Visitors Report:
The Board of Visitors, Messrs. H. O. Smith, Chairman, and Prof. Maugham, Sect’y, made its report. The Secretary, Mr. Maugham, read the report. At the conclusion of the report the Board took recess for five minutes for the members to meet the members of the Board of Visitors.
President Brittain:
President Brittain, of the Ga. School of Technology, appeared before the Board and made the annual report for that institution for Governor Harris, President of the Board of Trustees of the School of Technology, he being ill and not able to attend this meeting of the Board. The report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
The following nominations were referred to the committee on Honorary Degrees.
For the degree of L. L. D. – Miss Martha Berry.
“ “ – Col. Sandy Beaver.
“ “ – Mrs. Corva Harris.
“ “ Ped. D. – David L. Reynolds.
(Page 485) Mr. Barrett reported for the Library Committee as follows and the report was adopted:
“Your Library Committee reports as follows:
Library Committee:
“We have held conference with Mr. Burnet, the Librarian, and studied his annual report. We note the present inadequate size of the building, especially as regards reading room space. It is desirable to accommodate a minimum of twenty per cent of the student body which at present would allow 366 students to use the library at one time. Not one-fourth of this number can now be seated in the reading rooms. The Chancellor has pointed out that the library should be the center of University Activities, and we think it is of major importance that a much larger library building should be one of the first objectives in the University’s development.
“The Library Committee one year ago especially called attention to the fact that the north basement room of the building in which is stored several thousand valuable books, is damp and dark, and need an area way on the north and west sides to afford better drainage. This dampness cannot be obviated in any other way, and loss and injury to our books is inevitable unless this repair is promptly made.
“We earnestly recommend that the efforts to do Library Extension work be carried out at the earliest moment possible, as there is a great demand for this throughout the State from School Teachers, Students, Club Women and others.
“The rapid growth of the Graduate School, which now has 299 students, is putting additional work especially upon the Library, and will do so in increasing amount from year to year. This furnishes a problem to which the Trustees should give their best consideration. These graduate students come to us from all other Georgia colleges and should have every library facility so they would not have to leave Georgia for graduate work as many are now doing. In order that the library book collections may be built up to meet the needs of graduate study, we recommend annual appropriations specifically for this purpose. We believe that a policy of constantly building up the library for the rapidly expanding needs of graduate study is now, and should be for many years, one of primary importance to us”
E. R. Barrett, Chairman
R C. Ellis, E. T. Moon, Harry Hodgson, Committee
(Page 486) Mr. Hofmayer moved that the Loan Fund Committee be given power to act as interim without having to report back to the Board. Carried.
Mr. Callaway asked for leave of absence from the Monday session of the Board, and it was granted.
Mr. Hofmayer was excused from further attendance after today’s session.
Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Ellis were given the same privilege.
Mr. Smith was excused from attending Monday’s session.
Mr. Bennett was granted leave of absence for balance of session.
Mr. Anderson was excused for the remainder of the session.
The following report of the Finance Committee was made by Mr. Anderson and it was adopted:
Sale of Securities of Miss Franklin Estate:
“Resolved, that the Prudential Committee of the University, be authorized to sell and transfer any or all securities in the bequest of Miss Mary J. Franklin to the University for the purpose of carrying out any appropriation that may have been more of the funds in said bequest or for the purposes of reinvestment, the transfers of all stock to be signed by the Chairman of the Prudential Committee and the Treasurer of this Board.”
On motion of Mr. Smith the Board adjourned until Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 18, 1929
The Board met this morning at 10 o’clock, a quorum being present.
Coll. Agr. Report:
Mr. Conner submitted the report of the President of Ga. State College of Agriculture Board of Trustees and it was ordered filed.
Ga. State Teachers’ Coll. Report:
Mr. Miller reported for the Ga. State Teachers’ College and the report went to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
The following resolution by Mr. Foley was adopted:
Admission of Women:
“Resolved, that the Prudential Committee and the Chancellor are authorized to regulate the admission of women to the Freshman Class in accordance with their judgment as to the amount of adequate and proper housing facilities available for them.
(Page 487) The following resolution by Mr. Miller was adopted:
Borrow Money by Ga. State Teachers’ College:
“Be it resolved, that the act of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State Teachers’ College in borrowing money, in order to keep the institute from closing its doors, in a sum not to exceed the sum of $50000.00 be and the same is hereby approved.”
Mr. Hodgson was excused for the remainder of the session.
Chancellor Snelling suggested that plans be made for the University taking part in the State celebration of the 150th year of the founding of Georgia.
Mr. Miller reported for the Property Committee that the committee recommended that the Board approve for grounds and buildings what is in the report of the Finance Committee on that subject. Their report was adopted.
Mr. Smith moved that the Board approve for degrees the list of graduate that will be furnished tomorrow by the Faculty. This motion was carried.
Miss Mary E. Creswell was nominated for the degree of Sc. D. and under the rules the nomination goes over for one year.
Mr. Smith was granted leave of absence for the remainder of the session.
The following resolution by Messrs. Fleming, Lawrence + Smith was adopted:
Resolutions for General Assembly:
“Whereas the sound and progressive policy pursued by the General Assembly has enabled the several institutions of this state to minister to the needs of a commonwealth increasing in population, wealth and intelligence; and
“Whereas the continued prosperity and welfare of our people is dependent upon such support of the state’s institutions as will enable them to meet not only the present but the future requirements of a rapidly growing commonwealth; and
“Whereas our people with patriotic spirit have cheerfully responded to every call where the integrity of the state’s institutions are involved;
“Be it resolved, that this body urge upon the administration and the General Assembly the wisdom of forward support of the several institutions, and assure those departments of the government of the desire of this body collectively and as individuals to co-operate with them in preserving + promoting the integrity of its institutions and of their willingness in the present crisis of the state’s finances to bear with the other patriotic (Page 488) citizens of the state such burdens as the General Assembly may see fit to impose.”
This resolution was ordered given to the press for publication and a copy is to be mailed to each member of the legislature and to the press of the state.
The following resolution by Mr. Adams was adopted.
Power to Sell Land Granted Ga. Ind. College:
“Be it resolved, that the Trustees of the Georgia State Industrial College be and they are hereby authorized to sell for such price and on such terms as to said Trustees may seem proper that triangular tract of land at the extreme western comer of the farm, said tract being all that part of the College property in Chatham County lying between the concrete road running to the Isle of Hope and the road running to the Municipal Golf Links.
“Be it further resolved, that in the event of such a sale a deer be executed in the name of the Trustees of the University of Georgia, by the Chairman of this Board, attested by the Secretary under the corporate seal.
“Be it further resolved, that the proceeds of the sale be invested by the Trustees of the Georgia State Industrial College in building or real estate, the title to which shall be in the Trustees of the University of Georgia.”
The following resolution was passed:
Prud. Com. to Investigate Trust Funds:
“Be it resolved, that the Prudential Committee be and said Committee hereby is designated to investigate the status of all donations, bequests and trusts now existing or which may have any interest, and is authorized to make such expenditures as may be necessary in order to make a thorough investigation.
“Be it further resolved, that said Committee make report as to these matters at each annual meeting of this Board, and in the event the Committee finds that immediate action is necessary in order to protect the interests of the University that said committee take such action.”
The Board took recess until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock.
(Page 489)
Athens, Ga. June 19, 1929
The Board of Trustees met this morning at 9:30 o’clock.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and approved:
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
Miss Jessie Hopkins, of Agnes Scott College, was nominated for the degree of Litt. D., and Prof. J. H. Walker, of Walker Park, was nominated for the degree of Ped. D. The nominations went over for one year under the rules.
The nominations for degrees made by the Faculty were ratified – and the degrees ordered conferred as follows:
Degrees Granted:
Master of Arts
John Daniel Allen Ruth Parker Jenkins
Grace Anderson Benjamin Clarke Kinney
Anne Elizabeth Cameron Lois Cobb Lampkin
Journey Preston Cooper Gaines Barrett Lang
Alfred Lee Davis Ella Sue Minor
Irene Townsend Dudley Virginia Odom
Frances Marie Dumas Ida Elizabeth Pound
Jerome Albert Gratigny Ellen Pratt Rhodes
Frank Marion Green Ottis McDaniel Sanders
Carrie Lucille Hamilton Rachel Jefferies Strange
Benjamin Hill Hardy Ernestine Gillespie Tait
Elizabeth McMahan Head Honoria Sapelo Treanor
Master of Science in Agriculture
Charles Edward Kellogg John Frank Sproull, Jr.
John Ernest McLean
Master of Science in Home Economics
Stellar Veline Sparks
(Page 490) Bachelor of Arts
Rebecca Elizabeth Andrews
Milton Preston Jarnagin, III Summa Cum Laude
Stephen Lumpkin Upson, Jr.
Craig Barrow, Jr.
John Slaughter Candler, II
Marjorie Dozier Bickers
Joseph Horsley Boland Magna Cum Laude
Margaret Sands Fortson
Lucy Goodrich Henry
Alexander Atkinson Lawrence, Jr.
Harriet Stephens
Mary Elizabeth Arvin
Joseph Emerson Brown
Katherine Virginia Exley
George W. Dillard Harber
Mary Adams Hart Cum Laude
Benjamin Harvey Hill
Oze Enoch Horton, Jr.
Martha Louise Morton
Eunice Farr Stokely
Franklin Newton Anderson Lucile Linton Green
Miriam Battle Lena Shewmake Gresham
Alexander Stephens Beasley Annie Laurie Hill
Margaret Louise Bickerstaff John McCullough Hodgson
Alice Merle Bray Martha Ruprecht Lester
Agnes Sims Burger William Robert Morton
Margaret Brown Christian Robert Murray McGee
Malon Clay Courts Moselle Carswell Oglesby
James A. Cowan Catherine Rice
Effie Estelle Davis Albert Glenn Richards, Jr.
Clair Alpen Dodd Alice Louise Robison
Jules Greene Edwards, Jr. Fielding Dillard Russell
Samuel Nesbitt Evins, Jr. William Mattison Sells
Armand Tise Eyler Mary Frances Stewart
Samuel Alonzo Wells
Bachelor of Arts (Education)
Rosina Pearl – summa cum laude
Leola McDorman Allan
Carolyn Asenath Shivers magna cum laude
(Page 491) Evelyn Darden
Nell McDorman Flanagan
Martha Jane Folsom cum laude
Margaret Lovelace Gunn
Estella Johnson
Fred Ayers Anna Belle Little
Martha Gertrude Bell Juanita Luckey
Sarah Sue Booth Carolyn Frances Montgomery
Alice Mae Cartledge Eliza Cobb McDorman
Joseph Earl Faver Edna Ellen Padgett
Eva Mae Fleming Agnes Kimberly Proctor
Berry Floyd, Jr. Edward Hubert Robertson, Jr.
Frances Roberta Glenn Myrtle Voncile Rogers
Rembert Autrell Green La Una Elizabeth Shepherd
Elizabeth Hall Marion Hilton Sherman
Sarah Pendergrass Hancock Robert Claude Singleton
Moses Elijah Howell Newton Joseph Sorrow
Lillian Claire Kelly James Gustave Speth
Mary Anderson Lamar Ruth Williams
William Edgar Wood
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
Guy Crawford Hamilton, magna cum laude
Harold Bates Causey
Prentiss Courson cum laude
Lathrop Mitchell
Sarah Emily Norris
Clyde Kenyon Beale Sarah Adele Hackel
Wynn Taylor Burton Robert Lee Sherrod
Combs Nicholas Colvin Carl Thomas Sutherland
Bachelor of Science
Marion Langhorn Howard, summa cum laude
Isabel Hanson, cum laude
William Joseph Baird Hoke Smith Hill
Arthur Joseph Biekler Harlow Robert Prindle
Clifton Jennings Derrick Kirk Shepard
Richard Van Fletcher Daniel Curtis Tully
Janet Tompkins Fortson Ralph Wilkinson Wardlaw
James Franklin Fulghum Maxwell Dickey Weaver
(Page 492) Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Blanton Clement, magna cum laude
William Monteith Capps Cecil Ernest Kenner
Roy Clark William Andrew Legwen
George Pinkston Forman, Jr. Hugh Finlay McLeroy
James Jackson Harris Felice Marino Orsini
Tryon Kenimer Huggins Joseph Donald Randolph
Edwin DeWitt Wiley
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
Howard Lindsey McKinley Robert Edwards Lee Shirley
Bachelor of Science (Medicine)
John Jacob Bennett Franz Habr von Scheele Stewart
Leroy Montgomery Willson
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Amos Ocyrus Duncan, with high honors
Claud Alvin Bray with honors
Ewell Sanford Carr
Reeves Henry Barnett Leroy Carruth Lanford
Chester Norton Bennett Elzie Wilson Lewis
Claude Ezekiel Boggs Leo Mallard
Allmon Carter A. C. Moore, Jr.
Louis Vernon Cawley Matthew Gordon Nessmith
George Douglas Collins, Jr. Carl Oliver Parker
Oscar Pinkney Dawson Harry Symmes Petty
Chesley Monroe Dellinger Thomas Roy Powell
Linton Reese Dunson John Elmer Reid
Thomas Edwin Fleming William Raymond Shepard
J. B. Fordham, Jr. Weyman L. Strickland
Ralph Morris Fulghum Philip May Tate, Jr.
William Louis Green Ernest Daniel Tollerson
Walter Alexander Vaughan
(Page 493) Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
Margaret Rowland Penny
Frances Katharine Strong with high honors
Adah Elizabeth Armstrong
Elizabeth Della Padrick with honors
(Crossed Out)
Elizabeth Frances Wise
Fannie Leonora Anderson Mary D. McGee
Anne Elizabeth Daniels Dorothy Louise Randolph
Nellie Lucile Dykes Lucia Read
Ruth Eberhardt Ethyl Shelor
Ethel Dodd Elder Leila Mae Weaver
Sarah Whitaker
Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
James Boyd Lattay Albert Kenneth Thurmond, Jr.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
John Kolb Perry
Bachelor of Science (Physical Education)
Lindsay Allen Connally
Maxwell Rosenthal magna cum laude
William Douglas Little, cum laude
Alton Preston Belflower Sidney Clarence Cox, Jr.
John Loyd Blalock Joe Neel Franklin
Lee Boykin Bolton Clement Eugene Gilleland
Harley Derrell Brown Hubert Harper
Fred Lee Bryant John Berman Hill
Henry Claud Burgers Robert Green Hooks
Herbert Moses Callaway William Walker Howell
James Lawson Cook Emmet Olin Huff
John Rogers Cooley Stephen Fortson Hunt
(Page 494) William Curtis Jones Franklin Monroe Skinner
Henry Tift Myers Mell Manley Stephenson, Jr.
Walter Edwin McDonald, Jr. Wilbert Luther Steves
Calvin James McGehee Julius Kirby Strain
George McGrady Oliver Hunter Adams Strickland
James Clay Oxford Max Manuel Tanenbaum
Millard Henderson Palmer, Jr. James Benjamin Thomson, Jr.
Charles Robenson Pritchard John Sigman Tumlin
Irving Lewis Samuels Albert Morgan Wages
Charles Hollis Womack
Bachelor of Laws
John Linton Green, with first honor
Gwinn Huxley Nixon, with second honor
Harrison Agnew Birchmore
George Constantine Farantos
Frank Conley Haralson
David Haskins with honors
Rufus Bridges Jennings
Coy Kelley Johnston
Walter Herbert Miller
William O. Allison Albert Felton Jenkins Clarence Howard Leavy, Jr.
David Henry Ansley Joseph Asberry Johnson Hyman Sidney Levy
Joseph Henry Blackshear Wilson Kemp Walton Felker Lewis
Irwin Philip Blum William Anderson Kline Rosser Adams Malone
Moses E. Brinson, Jr. Peter Lowry Lea J. H. Milhollin
Foy Andrew Byrd Roscoe William Mitchell
Robert Lewis Carr Hollis Earle Morris
William Jackson Chaille Herdis William McCrary
Robert Slaton Clemmons Frank Kelley McCutchen
Joe Martin Collins Robert Ogden Persons
William Burt Collins Weldon Lea Sala
John Freeman Cumming Thomas Jefferson Scott
Zeno Vance Dasher Franklin Hartridge Shearouse
Robert Ober Doyle Samuel Milton Spencer, Jr.
Donald Dunwoody Dick Elmore Strange
Edward Edrington John Dodson Taylor, Jr.
William Bryan Ewing Owen Willard Thomason, Jr.
Robert Elliott Falligant Leonard Edgar Thompson
George William Fetzer Spencer Cunningham Walden
James Lunsford Fricks Joseph Webb, Jr.
Henry Robertson Glenn Julius Weinstein
Sanford Eugene Haley Edmondson Ware White
Durham Wright Izlar James Cunninghan Wilkinson
(Page 495) The following students will receive degrees at the conclusion of a military camp:
Pryor Walker Fitts, B. S. Commerce
Leon Harrison Grayson, L. L. B.
(These degrees were later on conferred)
The Board adjourned, subject to the call of the Chairman.
Budget for 1929-30:
Budget for the fiscal year 1929-30 as adopted
by the Board
Estimated Receipts of the University of Georgia
For the Session of 1929-30
State approp. for maintenance $245000.00
Terrell Fund interest 1400.00
Gilmer Fund interest 50.00
Int. on bonds + state obligations 1297.50
“ “ Constitutional debt 8000.00
Entrance fees (estimated) 95000.00
Rents 3000.00
National Government (Morrill-Nelson Fd) 20833.34
Landscrip Fund Interest 14954.14
Denmark Fund Income 1387.50 390922.48
Estimated Disbursements 1929-1930
Administrative Salaries
C. M. Snelling, Chancellor 8500.00
Sara Cobb Baxter, Chan. Sec. 2000.00
E. A. Lowe, Executive Sect. 2500.00
S. V. Sanford, Dean of University 1200.00
J. T. Dudley, Sect. to Dean 1800.00
T. W. Reed, Sec. Treas. Registrar 4000.00
W. P. Warren, Asst. Registrar 3000.00
Duchess Williams, Asst. to Treas. 1200.00
L. W. Belcher, bookkeeper 1800.00
Louise Hammond, Executive Stenog. 1200.00
A. M. Soule, Pres. A + M College 500.00
L. L. Hendren, Chair, Com. Adv. Cred. 200.00
Rachel Griggs, Clerk 480.00
Pauline Keelyn, Tel. Exchange 720.00
Vilma Adams, “ “ 144.00
Richard DuPree, “ “ 120.00
W. D. Hooper, Sec. Faculty 250.00
Dean of Women 2000.00 $31614.00
(Page 496) Salary for Instructors
Department of Mathematics
R. P. Stephens, Professor 4150.00
D. F. Barrow, “ “ 3650.00
Forrest Cumming, Assoc. Prof. 2800.00
Pope R. Hall, Adj. Prof. 2000.00
Two tutors, 600 each 1200.00 13800.00
Dept. of Chemistry
A. W. Scott, Professor 3600.00
C. J. Brockman, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
J. H. Mote, Adj. Prof. 2000.00
H. J. Coggin, Instructor 1200.00
Tommie Hailey, Stockkeeper 900.00
6 student assistants 900.00 11600.00
Department of Civ. Engineering
C. M. Strahan, Professor 4600.00
E. L. Griggs, Assoc. Prof. 3650.00
Student Asst. 150.00 8400.00
Department of Zoology
G. H. Boyd, Professor 3600.00
J. B. Mitchell, Assoc. Prof. 2800.00
Katisue Whitehead, Tutor 850.00
5 student assistants 750.00 8000.00
Department of Botany
J. M. Reade, Professor 4600.00
J. H. Miller, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
Instructor 1200.00 8800.00
Department of History
J. H. T. McPherson, Prof. 4600.00
W. O. Payne, Prof. 4150.00
E. M. Coulter, Prof. 3650.00
M. B. Pound, Adj. Prof. 2500.00
Two Tutors, 600.00 each 1200.00 16100.00
Department of Greek
W. H. Bocock, Prof. 4600.00
Department of German
John Morris, Professor 4600.00
M. D. DuBose, “ “ 3900.00 8500.00
(Page 497) Department of Romance Languages
T. S. Holland, Assoc. Prof. 3400.00
J. R. Thaxton, “ “ (on leave) 900.00
Claude Chance, “ “ 3000.00
G. H. Richter, Instructor 1200.00
Anne W. Brumby, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
Adjunct Professor 2000.00 13500.00
Department of English
R. E. Park, Professor 4600.00
R. P. Walker, “ “ 3650.00
R. L. Walker, “ “ 2700.00
E. M. Everett, Adj. Prof. 2000.00
M. McRoberts, Instructor 1300.00
Two fellows, 500 each 1000.00
C. R. Anderson, Instructor 1800.00 17050.00
Department of Latin
W. D. Hooper, Professor 4600.00
R. L. McWhorter, “ “ 1200.00 5800.00
Department of Journalism
S. V. Sanford, Professor 4600.00
John E. Drewry, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
Mrs. M. H. Bryan, Instructor 1200.00 8800.00
Department of Physics
L. L .Hendren, Professor 4600.00
R. H. Snyder, Assoc. Prof. 2800.00
Gilbert Henry, Instructor 1900.00
J. E. Boyd, Instructor 1600.00
E. H. Dixon, Assoc. Prof. (on leave) 500.00
Two tutors (600 each) 1200.00
4 student assistants 600.00 13200.00
Department of Elec. Eng.
W. H. Davenport, Professor 3850.00
Student Assistant 150.00 4000.00
Department of Pharmacy
R.. C. Wilson, Professor 4500.00
Fellow 500.00 5000.00
Dept. of Physical Educ.
H. J. Stegeman, Assoc. Prof. 2700.00
S. V. Sanford, Fac. Director 200.00
R. L. McWhorter, Asst. “ “ 600.00 3500.00
(Page 498) Department of Commerce
R. P. Brooks, Dean + Prof. 4800.00
J. W. Jenkins, Professor 3650.00
H. M. Heckman, “ “ 3650.00
M. H. Bryan, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
L. B. Raisty, Adj. Prof. 2400.00
Green F. Johnson, Adj. Prof. 2100.00
Fellow 500.00 20100.00
Department of Music
H. L. Hodgson, Professor 3600.00
Department of Education
Z. J. Woofter, Professor 4800.00
A. S. Edwards, “ “ 3850.00
G. A. Hutchinson, “ “ 3850.00
E. D. Pusey, “ “ 3600.00
P. R. Morrow, Assoc. Prof. 2700.00
J. E. Greene, “ “ 2900.00
One Tutor 600.00
Stenographer 500.00 22800.00
Department of Law
H. N. Edmund, Dean + Prof. 6500.00
G. F. Gober, Professor 4500.00
R. L. McWhorter 3000.00
Alton Hosch, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
Professor of Law 5000.00
Assoc. Prof. of Law 3000.00
Stenographer 900.00
Librarian 600.00 26500.00
Department of Mi. Science
A. I. Colley, Prof. 600.00
R. T. Dottery, Bandmaster 1200.00 1800.00
Graduate School
R. P. Stephens, Dean 400.00
(Page 499) Department of Extension
J. C. Wardlaw, Director 4500.00
S. C. Pelham, Assoc. Prof. 2900.00
A. H. Webster, “ “ 2900.00
H. L. Boyd, Adj. “ “ 2100.00
W. S. Phillips, “ “ 2100.00
J. E. Manning, “ “ 2100.00
J. E. Hacker, “ “ 2100.00
One Adj. Professor 2000.00
Welbur Pope, Bookkeeper 2000.00
Mrs. J. T. Bradberry, Stenog. 1200.00
Mrs. T. P. Crawford, “ “ 1200.00
Mrs. Winnie Newton, “ “ 1200.00
Mrs. L. L. Mygatt, Clerk 900.00 27200.00
Total Salaries for Instructor $257050.00
Miscellaneous Salaries:
Library
Duncan Burnet, Librarian 4600.00
Annie Carlton, Asst. “ “ 1650.00
Sarah Lamar, “ “ 1600.00
Louise Hollingsworth, “ “ 1600.00
Hazel Philbrick, “ “ 1600.00
Student Assistants 425.00
Other Assistants 900.00 12375.00
Alumni Office
T. S. Gray, Alumni Sec. 1700.00
E. A. Lowe, Asst. “ “ 300.00
Mrs. G. M. MacNeider, Asst. 1500.00 3500.00
Y. M. C. A.
E. L. Secrest, Sec. 1500.00
Infirmary
H. J. Reynolds, Surgeon 2300.00
Lillian Wyman, Nurse 1500.00
Elizabeth Hale, “ “ 1200.00 5000.00
Total Miscellaneous Salaries 22375.00
Grand Total Salaries for all purposes $311039.00
(Page 500) Expenditures Other than Salaries
Administration and General
Traveling Expenses 2000.00
Speakers at Commencement 300.00
Incidentals 500.00
Radio 2500.00
Commencement Music 100.00
Communications – Post + Tel 3000.00
Office Supplies 4000.00
Trustees Expenses 1200.00
Diplomas 1500.00
Office Equipment 1000.00
Labor – Monitors 200.00
Memorial Hall, Supplies, etc 1000.00
Memorial Hall Library 500.00
Advertising 1000.00
Catalogues 2500.00
Gymnasium, Supplies, etc 500.00
Library, for books 800.00
Infirmary, Supplies, etc 3000.00
Alumni Office, Supplies, etc 1000.00
Contingent 1000.00
Group Insurance 4300.00 31900.00
Lab, Supplies, Equipment, EtcBotany Laboratory 800.00
Chemistry “ “ 2500.00
Civ. Eng. “ “ 250.00
Elec. Eng. “ “ 400.00
Physics “ “ 1700.00
Zoology “ “ 1000.00
Pharmacy Lab 200.00
Journalism Lab 1000.00
Mil. Science 1000.00
Law Library for books 1000.00
Psychology Lab 500.00
School of Educ. Lab 500.00
Sec. Educ for Travel Exp. 800.00
H. S. Conference 400.00 12050.00
(Page 501) Operation + Care of Plant
E. L. Griggs, Supt. Bldgs + Grounds 950.00
Janitors + Labor 8750.00
Repairs 6000.00
Insurance 2500.00
Fuel 4000.00
Grounds 3500.00
Lights 5250.00
Water 700.00 31450.00
Interest on borrow money 4000.00
Prudential Committee Fund 2000.00
Total Expenditures $392439.00
Estimated Receipts 390922.48
Less Deficit 5/31/29 43814.90
347107.58
Estimated Disbursements 392439.00
Estimated Deficit 5/31/30 45331.42
Beneficiaries of Loan Funds
The Loan Fund Committee, meeting after the board adjourned, named the following beneficiaries for 1929-1930 and authorized Chancellor Snelling to fill any vacancies.
Law Fund Beneficiaries:
Charles McDaniel Brown Fund:
Anderson – Kankakee, Rockmart Hayes – J. T., Athens
Bond – DeWitt T., Danielsville Hewell – G. C., Augusta
Bryan – J. L., Greensboro Johnson – L. F., Watkinsville
Bryant – Garlin, Hoschton Lasseter – Bell, Fitzgerald
Bryan – R. G., Philomath Lyle – Valco, Athens
Carlton – J. C., Decatur Martin – G. H., Norwood
Carter – W. C., Gainesville Maxwell – Sherwood, Lexington
Caswell – P. E., Hinesville Morrison – H. J. Augusta
Chandler – S. F., Carnesville Norton – F. A., Lithia Springs
Cloud – Joel, Jr. – Lexington Pitner – J. B., Athens
Culbreath – A. W., Edison Shull – R. E., Lexington
Davis – T. H., Augusta Spivey – D. D., Monroe
Galloway – J. F., Athens Still – J. F., Atlanta
Goldman – Jesse, “ “ Wills – R. C., Athens
Goldman – Sidney, “ “ Wills – W. R., “ “
(Page 502) Tassapolas – S., Augusta Reynolds – Charles, Washington
Bennett – H. W., Gainesville Gillen – Jack, Athens
Sanford – S. W., Augusta St. John – M. L., “ “
Elder – Thomas L., Athens McWhorter – Vason, Atlanta
Primman – Kenner, Rome Hill – Warren E., Decatur
Horton – S. S., Rome Bailey – W. K., Toccoe
Roswall – J. H., Atlanta Harrell – T. W., West Point
Montgomery – H., Cedarton Branch – J. M., Bishop
Stewart – Henry, “ “
Churchill Fund
Sarah Nell Grant – Covington
Christian – Allene, Lawrenceville
Harmon – Edna, Hapeville
Young – Melba, Valdosta
Mitchell Fund
Bunting – Fred, Albany
Fleshman – W. S., Athens
Gay – Linton E., Mathews
Grover – M. E., LaGrange
Robinson – E. F., Ochlocknee
Smith – Booker, Hamilton
Murdock – J. F., St. Mountain
MacSwain – Leonard, Columbus
Anderson – W. M., Columbus
Bullard Fund
Dunavay – Nolee May, Athens
Scarborough – Eber Leilan, Jefferson
W. S. Denmark Fund
Booth – J. R., Lexington
Howell – Luther L., Sole City
H. W. Brown Fund
Gay – J. M., Matthews
Smith – R. T., Tignall
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(Page 504)
Athens, Ga. Jan’y 9, 1930
The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia met this afternoon at 4 o’clock in mid-term session, Chairman Russell presiding. The meeting was opened with prayer by Chancellor Snelling.
The following members were present: Chairman Russell and Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Lawrence, Bower, Moore, McWhorter, Fleming, Bennett, Rowe, Erwin, Green, Hodgson, Smith, Adams, Hardy, Thomas, Edwards and Ellis.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and with certain corrections were approved.
Excuses were rendered for absent members and on motion all absent members were excused.
Chairman Russell presented the new trustee for the second district, Hon. Byron B. Bower, who was a former member of the Board – and who now comes back to this body.
The minutes of the Prudential Committee since the annual session of the board were read and approved.
Chancellor Snelling submitted the following special report, which on motion of Mr. Adams was adopted with the exception of that section relating to the change in fees of Law Students, that section of the report being referred to the Law School Committee at the request of the Chancellor.
This report was as follows:
To the Honorable Board of Trustees
Of the University of Georgia
Gentlemen:
I beg leave to submit the following supplementary report of recommendations for your consideration.
1. That the degree of Master of Education be offered by the University. The requirements for this degree to be the equivalent of two year’s post-graduate work as now required for the Master of Arts in Education.
2. That the University Co-operative Association be allowed to use the quarters now occupied by the Military Department, provided the Associate will erect a suitable building for the Military department. The Prudential Committee to approve the plans and location of the building.
3. That the following additions be made to the budget of the present fiscal year to make the budget for the year 1930-1931, with the exception of items relating to salaries in the Law School, which are to be effective (Page 505) as of January 1st, 1930 – and that the Prudential Committee be authorized to approve such selections for vacancies in – and appointments to the Faculty as may be necessary prior to the annual meeting of the Board in June 1930.
Fellowships valued at from $300 to $500 $5000.00
English – one instructor 1200.00
History:
Adjunct to be made Assoc. Professor 200.00
Instructor from 1200.00 to 1500.00 300.00
Instructor from 900.00 to 1200.00 300.00
Dr. Coulter returns from leave 3650.00
Less Dr. Wrighton to be transferred 1500.00 2150.00 2950.00
Law:
R. L. McWhorter as of Jan’y 1-1930 700.00
J. A. Hosch “ “ 500.00
Library books 500.00 1700.00
Journalism:
One Associate to fill Professor 400.00
Zoology – Research 350.00
Engineering -
One Adjunct Professor (salary to include
Present assistant’s + increase) 1200.00
Education:
Full Professor (salary to include
adjustments in Department + increase 1400.00
Philosophy:
One Adjunct Professor 20000.00
Chemistry:
J. H. Mote, increase 100.00
One Adjunct Professor 2000.00 2100.00
Library:
One Assistant 1200.00
Books 1300.00 2500.00
Mathematics: Service increase 300.00
Physics:
Service increases 300.00
Assoc. Prof. Dixon returns from
leave – adjustments involving
increase of 200.00 500.00
Commerce: Salary of Associate
Professor in Business Research 1000.00
Pharmacy: Instructor increase on
Present allowance for Fellow 1000.00
Stenographer for Dear’s 1200.00
Total 24800.00
(Page 506) I recommend further that the Committee on the Law School be requested to consider the advisability of making an increase in the fees charged to students in the Law School. So far as I am informed, in all other institutions of the country fees in professional schools are higher than those in academic departments. An increase of $50.00 per session would bring the total fees paid by Law students to $150.00; a very small amount compared with fees paid at other Law Schools.
That the Prudential Committee be authorized to make such arrangements as they may deem proper for the purchase of the house on Waddell Street owned by Hardman + Phinizy now rented by the University and used as a residence for women students.
Respectfully,
Chas. M. Snelling,
Chancellor
The hours of meeting were fixed as follows: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. and 4 p. m. to 6 p. m.
The Board the adjourned to visit the site of the new Law Building + to re-convene tomorrow moving at 10 o’clock.
Athens, Ga. Jan’y 10, 1930
The Board of Trustees met this morning at 10 o’clock present Chairman Russell + Messrs. Maddox, McDaniel, Lawrence, Bower, Moon, McWhorter, Fleming, Bennett, Rowe, Erwin, Green, Sibley, Hodgson, Smith, Adams, Hardy, Thomas, Edwards + Ellis.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and confirmed.
Mr. Maddox reported for the Committee on Law School, recommending that the fees of Law Students be raised from one hundred to one hundred + fifty dollars. The report was adopted.
Chairman Russell brought to the attention of the Board that he had been sewed with notion of a suit filed against the Trustees of the University of Georgia for payment of a certain purchase of a stage curtain by the 12th Dist. A + M School. After consideration discussion as to the law relative to the A + M School, a motion was made and passed, directing the Chairman to name attorney to represent the University at the hearing of the case.
Chairman Russell named Messrs. Thos. F. Green and Howell C. Erwin (Page 507) from the Board and Mr. H. McWhorter, of Cochran.
Mr. Hodgson moved that a committee of five be named by the Chairman to appear before the Highway commission and urge the completion of a paved road between Athens and the Capital. After some discussion a motion made by Mr. Adams to lay the Hodgson motion on the table was carried.
Chancellor Snelling made his report to the Board at this time. At its conclusion Chairman Russell to occasion to compliment the report very briefly, as did also Mr. Fleming. The Board was very appreciative of the information thus furnished on all matters pertaining to the institution.
A delegation of students appeared before the Board to present a request that a fee of five dollars for the Pandora be added to the fees required of students on entrance. Each member of the delegation, which was headed by Mr. M. L. Purvis, addressed the Board briefly in support of the request.
The Board adjourned until 40 o’clock. On meeting in the afternoon a number of motions were made on the subject of the fee for the Pandora and finally the following resolution introduced by Messrs. Bennett, Smith + Maddox was passed:
“Resolved that a committee of three and the Chancellor be appointed to investigate and report on fees charged students on account of student publications and to outline the future policy of the Board as to all student publications and the participation by the Board in financing thereof.”
The committee under the above resolution was named as follows: Messrs. Bennett, Smith, Maddox + the Chancellor.
Mr. Bower was named by the Chairman as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State Woman’s College, at Valdosta, in the place of Mr. T. J. Hofmayer, deceased.
Mr. Maddox moved that a committee be appointed to consider the question of fees charged at the present time to matriculates and to report to the Board at the meeting in June. The motion was carried. The Chairman named Messrs. Maddox, Bower + Fleming as the committee. Board adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a. m.
(Page 508)
Athens, Ga. Jan’y 11, 1930
A number of members of the Board met this morning at 10 o’clock. There being no quorum present and there being no further business before the Board, the body adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman.
(Extracts from the Will of Mrs. Rebecca L. Felton recorded in Will Book C, page 148 in the office of the Court of Ordinary, Bartow County, Georgia. Probated at the March Term 1930 of said com.)
ITEM 3 – I hereby give and bequeath to the Secretary of the State of Georgia, and his successors in office, the sum of Six Thousand (6000) Dollars, in trust for the following uses – and purposes: One-half (1/2) of the income there from shall be and to educate and assist in the education of at the University of Georgia, at Athens, Ga., deserving boys, or young men, - and the other one-half (1/2) of the income there from to be used to educate or assist in the education of at the State College for Women at Milledgeville, Georgia, worthy girls or young women.
I authorize and empower said Trustees, and his successor in office to invest said fund (which includes power to re-invest) on interest bearing State, Federal, County or Municipal tax-free bonds, without any order of court or officer.
I request – and direct said Trustees to make up a statement, in triplicate, annually (which statement shall be headed “The Felton Fund”), giving the name of the persons assisted by said fund during the past scholastic year and the amount of money furnished to each, and I desire a copy thereof furnished to be administrative heads of the University of Georgia and the State College for Women, and a copy filed in the office of the Secretary of State (in a file kept especially for that purpose to be know as “The Felton File”).
I desire that my grandchildren, or any one of them, of others do not care to act, to have the privilege of naming the person or persons each year who shall receive assistance from this fund; upon their failure, or any of them, to exercise this privilege on or about the 15th day of August in each year, I then desire and request that this privilege shall be exercised by the administrative heads of each of the institution therein named, and said administrative heads are respectively requested to designate the persons who shall attend their institutions for the ensuing term; in the event that the (Page 509) Secretary of State, or his successors in office, shall fail or refuse to accept the trust herein created, or shall resign, or said trusteeship become vacant, I then substitute the Atlanta National Bank, or its successors, in their stead as Trustee with the same powers, privileges – and exemptions herein granted the original Trustees.
I set aside this fund to honor the worthy memory of my four (4) deceased children; John Latimer, Mary Eleanor, William Harold – and Paul Felton, children of Honorable W. H. Felton – and Rebecca Latimer Felton. My old heart rejoices in the memory of these children, who were a gay and blessing so long as they were permitted to my care and protection, and in their honor this bequest shall be named “The Felton Fund”, and mention of “The Felton Fund” shall be made on certificate issued by said Trustee to those who are assisted by the income from this fund.
ITEM 8 –
I committee my letters, scrap-books, collection of clippings and the literature I have preserved during my long life to the care and custody of my son and grand-children, as they hold value to the current history of the age in which I lived.
ITEM 9 –
My commission as United States Senator – and my Doctor of Letters Certificate, given by the University of Georgia, I donate to the Library of the State University, at Athens, Georgia, from preservation and exhibition, because I am the pioneer in such directions, denoting the progress of women in Georgia.
CODICIL
ITEM 4 –
I hereby alter Item 8, of my will, so that the articles therein mentioned shall go to the University of Georgia, and said Item 8 shall read as follows:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to the University of Georgia my letters, scrap-books, collection of clippings and the literature that I have preserved during my life time.”
(Page 510)
Athens, Ga. June 12, 1930
The annual session of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia opened this afternoon at 4 o’clock in the Peabody Library Building.
Adjournment to Monday Morning:
There were present Chairman Russell and Messrs. Rowe, Erwin, McWhorter, Green, Bower, Hodgson and Conner.
Mr. Erwin moved that the body adjourn to Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at Memorial Hall for the purpose of attending the baccalaureate sermon and re-assemble at 9 o’clock a. m., Monday at the library. Carried.
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1930
Roll Call:
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock. The roll was called and the following members were recorded as present at that time and during the day: Chairman Russell, and Messrs. Lawrence, Adams, Maddox, McDaniel, Nevin, Bower, Lane, Moon, Howell, Cleveland, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Hardy, Callaway, Miller, Stiles, Ellis, Erwin, Rowe, Green, Hodgson, Conner, Sibley, Hodgson, Smith, Foley, Anderson, Thomas, Brown + Grant.
Excuses:
Messrs. Larsen and Peabody sent excuses and on motion the excuses were granted.
The minutes of the January meeting were read and confirmed.
New Member:
The chairman introduced the new member from Bowden College, Mr. Stiles.
Chancellor’s Report:
Chancellor Snelling made his report to the Board. The report was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Miller, Bennett, Thomas, Lane and Callaway, to subdivide and assign the different portions to the proper committees.
Portrait of Gen. Howell Cobb:
Mr. Green, speaking for Mr. Erwin presented to the Board a portrait of General Howell Cobb in exchange for the old painting in the library; the family of General Cobb preferring to give the new portrait to the University and take back the old one. The gift of the new portrait was accepted with the thanks of the Board.
Report of Ga. State College of Agriculture:
Mr. Conner made the annual report for the Ga. State College of Agriculture. Mr. Hodgson moved that the thanks of the Board be extended to Mr. Conner for his long and faithful service as a member of the Board and as president of the Board to Trustees of the Ga. State College of Agriculture. The motion was unanimously carried.
(Page 511) Mr. Callaway reported for the Medical College of Georgia and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Ellis reported for the Ga. State College for Men and the report was referred to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Branch Colleges Report:
Mr. Adams reported for the Ga. Industrial College for Colored Youths and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Hardy reported for the North Georgia Colleges and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Stiles reported for the Bowden State Normal Colleges and the report was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Hours of Meeting:
Mr. Foley moved that the hours of meeting be paid at 10 a. m. to 2 p. m., and 4 p. m. to 6 p. m. as usual. Carried.
Mr. Smith moved that when the Board adjourns tomorrow morning it adjourn at five minutes to twelve until 4 p. m. This motion was carried.
Judge Green reported in regard to the case in court concerning a debt of one of the District A + M Schools, that the matter will not be pressed, in his opinion. Judge Green was appointed last June to represent the University in this case.
Invitations to Board:
Chancellor Snelling invited the Board to the Faculty reception this evening and to the reception tomorrow evening given by Mrs. Snelling and himself complimentary to the graduating class. The invitations were accepted with thanks.
The invitation of the College of Agriculture for the breakfast tomorrow morning was accepted by the Board with thanks.
4 p. m. was set as the time to hear the report from the Ga. School of Technology. Also to hear from Dr. A. M. Soule.
Honorary Degrees:
The name of Mr. Kyle T. Alfriend was presented for the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy and the nomination was referred to the Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Nominations were made for honorary degrees as follows; Miss Mary E. Creswell for Sc. D., Mr. J. N. Harper for Sc. D., Dr. Phinizy Calhoun for Sc. D. All were referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
Finance Committee Report:
Mr. Anderson reported for the finance committee and the report was ordered spread in the minutes. It was as follows:
(Page 512) University of Georgia
Estimated Receipts for Year Ending June 30, 1930
Finance Com. Report:
State appropriation for maintenance $245000.00
plus ½ year of increase made by
last year’s legislature to $260000.00
to begin, Jan 1, 1930 7500.00 252500.00
Terrell Fund Interest 1400.00
Gilmer Fund Interest $1050.00
less amt. transferred to Ga. State
Teachers’ College 1000.00 50.00
Interest on bonds and state
obligations which are a part of
Franklin College Endowment Fund 1297.50
Interest on Constitutional Debt (100000.00
perpetual obligation of the state) 8000.00
Entrance fees for maintenance from
students (actual) 99536.34
Landscrip Fund Interest, state obligate 16954.14
less to M. Ga. Agr. College 2000.00 14954.14
National Govt. (Morrill-Nelson Fund) 50000.00
Less to Negro College 16666.66
“ “ Coll. of Agriculture 12500.00 29166.66 20833.34
Rents (Estimated) 3000.00
Denmark Fund Interest 1387.50
$402958.82
Received from Mary J. Franklin Estate under
the resolution of the Board June 1929 directing
that the new organ be paid for out of this fund 13000.00
Interest on Book Deposits 149.37
Miscellaneous 665.18
$416773.37
Disbursements
Budget adopted June 1929 by Trustees $392439.00
Additions adopted during year by Prud. Com.
Purchase of land 4771.73
Repairs (increase were former budget) 3000.00
Grounds (“ “) 1500.00
Interest actually paid 5317.71
Est. interest for June 682.29
6000.00
Amount budgeted 4000.00 2000.00
Faculty additions 4890.00
Additional allowance to alumni’s office
(restoration to former budget) 500.00
Additional appropriation to Radio
(former budget for this $2500.00) 500.00 17161.73
$409600.73
(Page 513) (Brought forward) 409600.73
Actual deficit June 30, 1929 18233.46
427834.19
Estimated income as per detail 416773.36
Budget Deficit 11060.61
Amts of maintenance funds advanced
to Hunt Fund for land purchase 3810.86
14871.33
Mr. Reed’s estimate of overdrafts on budget
as of June 30, 1930. 24721.34
Mr. Reed’s estimate of returns on budget
As of June 30, 1930 36886.16 12164.88
Actual estimated deficit June 30, 1930 2706.51
Estimated Receipts for year Ending June 30, 1931
Finance Com. Report:
State appropriation for maintenance $260000.00
Terrell Fund interest 1400.00
Gilmer Fund Interest $1050.00
less amt. transferred to Ga. State Teachers’ College 1000.00 50.00
Interest on state obligations and Bowden
which are a part of Franklin Coll. Endowment Fund
(estimated) 1297.50
Interest on Constitutional debt (100000.00)
perpetual debt of state 8000.00
Entrance fees for maintenance from
students (estimated) 100000.00
Rents (estimated) 3000.00
National Govt. (Morrill Nelson Fund) $50000.00
less to Negro College 16666.66
“ “ Coll. Agriculture 12500.00 29166.66 20833.34
Landscrip Fund Interest (state obligation) 16954.14
Less to Dahlonega 2000.00 14954.14
Denmark Fund income (estimated) 1387.50
Total $410922.48
Estimated Disbursements
Budget of 1929-1930 $392439.00
Additions to that budget by Prud. Com.
during the session of 1929-1930 12390.00
Additions made by the Board in Jan’y 1930 session 24800.00
Budget for session 1930-1931 $429629.00
Estimated deficit as of June 30, 1930 2706.51
432335.51
Estimated income as above detailed 410922.48
Estimated deficit June 30, 1931 21412.03
(Page 514) Estimate of Finances of U. of Ga.
June 30, 1930
Loans due banks $180000.00
Due from State for 1929 Appropriations 91800.00
Due from State for 1930 appropriates through June 30, 1930 97055.22
$188855.22
Student shows estimated deficit June 30, 1930 $2706.51
This figure carries as cash the following items:
Due from War Memorial Board for Commerce and
Journalism Building $50000.00
Amt. due from state on appropriations 188855.22
$238855.22
Chairman Russell presented the new member, Hon. W. T. Lane.
New Members:
The Board adjourned until 4 p. m.
On re-assembling, Chairman Russell presented the new members, Messrs. Charles M. Brown and John W. Grant.
Board of Visitors:
The Board of Visitors reported. The Board took recess for five minutes to meet the members of the Board of Visitors.
Nominations for Honorary Degrees:
The name of Rev. Sam W. Small was presented for the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature. The nomination was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
The name of Hon. Sam Tate was presented for the degree of L. L. D., and the nomination was referred to the committee on honorary degrees.
Mr. Maddox moved that the report of the Board of Visitors be received and filed and that a copy be placed in the hands of the members of the incoming general assembly. Carried.
School of Technology:
Mr. Grant reported for the Ga. School of Technology and the report went to the committee on Branch Colleges.
Dr. Soule:
Dr. A. M. Soule addressed the Board on the work and the needs of the College of Agriculture.
Mr. Sibley moved that the Tech representatives be asked to tell the Board of their experience in building dormitories out of trust funds money.
Pres. Brittain:
Mr. M. L. Brittain, president of the School of Technology, addressed the Board on that subject.
Mr. Grant was excused for the remainder of the session.
Mr. Ellis and Mr. Fleming addressed the Board on matters pertaining to the recently created colleges in Georgia.
(Page 515) Governor Hardman appeared before the Board and introduced the following resolution, which was referred to the committee on Laws + Discipline:
Science of Finger Prints:
“Since it is now apparent that the science of finger prints is of major importance in its resolution to mentality – and character, as well as the identification of the negro race as distinct from the white – and the need of these studies as applied to the civilization virtues, I suggest for your consideration the advisability of creating a chair in the University of Georgia of the Science of Finger Prints, as relate to mentality and character; and I, therefore, most respectfully recommend its establishment.”
The Board then adjourned until tomorrow morning:
Athens, Ga. June 17, 1930
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock, all members being present except Messrs. Hardman, Peabody and Stiles.
The minutes of the preceding day’s session were read and confirmed.
The following letter from Judge George F. Gober was read to the Board.
Athens, Ga. June 16, 1930
To the Board of Trustees,
of the University of Georgia,
Judge Gober’s Donation of Books:
Gentlemen:
I herewith send and donate to the General Library to be used for reference and not to be taken from the Library Bldg the following four books written by me:
Gober’s Georgia Form Book and Procedure
Gober’s Georgia Evidence
Gober’s Georgia Laws of the Automobile and the Air
Gober’s Georgia Pleading and Practice, which is now in the press and will be furnished when printed
These works cover the Georgia subjects I teach with the exception of the Georgia Constitution and the Laws of the Automobile and the Air. The last three have been written the last two years and the publications paid for as well as the copying and stenographic work.
I make this donation that the books may be preserved as a memorial to myself and the work of the Lumpkin Law School.
Respectfully,
Ge. F. Gober
(Page 516) A committee consisting of Messrs. Bower, McWhorter and Hardy was appointed to draw up suitable resolutions of thanks for the gift.
Mr. Hodgson moved that when the Board adjourns at 5 minutes to twelve o’clock, it adjourn to meet at 3 p. m. Carried.
Honorary Degrees Committee:
The Chairman announced the committee on honorary degrees as the same as for last session, to-wit: Hardy, Chairman, Nevin, McDaniel, Lawrence and the Chancellor.
Resolutions as to Borrow Money by Branch Colleges:
Mr. Miller introduced a resolution as to the approval of the Board of the acts of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State College for Men in borrowing money for books. A similar resolution as to the Ga. State Woman’s College was introduced by Mr. Thomas, and one as to the Ga. State College for men by Mr. Ellis. Mr. Erwin introduced an amendment thereto. There resolutions and the amendment were referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Loan Fund Committee:
The committee on loan funds was announced as follows: Bennett, Chairman, Erwin, Vice-Chairman, Fleming, Moon, Bower, Ellis, McWhorter, Brown.
Leaves of Absence:
Leaves of absence after the morning session were asked by Messrs. McDaniel, Smith, Cleveland, Howell and Duggan and they were granted.
Amendment to Loans Resolutions:
Mr. Smith introduced an amendment to the resolutions about loans of Branch Colleges – and it was referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Honorary Degrees:
Mr. Hardy reported for the Committee on Honorary Degrees and the report was adopted. The following degrees were ordered conferred:
L. L. D. – Lawton B. Evans, Augusta, Ga.
D. Com. Sc. – Carter Woolford, Atlanta, Ga.
Ped. D. – Sandy Beaver, Gainesville, Ga.
Litt. D. – Mrs. Anna Aiken Patterson, Atlanta, Ga.
Litt. D. – Miss Jessie Hopkins, Atlanta, Ga.
Chancellor Report:
Mr. Miller reported for the committee on distribution of the different divisions of the Chancellor’s Report that the report was general in its (Crossed Out) nature and did not need distribution, but that the Chancellor would make a supplemental report direct to the Board covering the recommendations he wished acted on. The report of this committee was adopted.
Report of Ga. State Teacher’s College:
Mr. Miller filed his report for the Ga. State Teacher’s College and it was referred to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
Mr. Callaway was excused for the remainder of the session.
(Page 517) Mr. Green submitted the following resolution which was adopted:
“Whereas on account of the failure of the State of Georgia to remit to the University of Georgia at Athens, Georgia, a large portion of the State appropriation for the maintenance of the institution,
Resolution as to Borrowing Money from Banks:
Be it resolved, That the Treasurer of the University of Georgia be authorized and directed to negotiate with such financial institutions as he deems to the best interest of the University, such loans as may be needed from time to time for the current operation of the institution and to sign notes from the same in the name of the Trustees of the University of Georgia, and to make payment thereon as money may become available for payment, so that at no time the amount of the loans in said bank or banks, chargeable against the Trustees of the University of Georgia shall exceed the sum due the University by the State of Georgia.
Be it further resolved, That this loans formerly made by the Treasurer are hereby approved and ratified, and the authority hereby given shall continue in effect through June 1931.
Chancellor Snelling made his supplemental report, containing a number of recommendations and it was adopted as follows:
To the Honorable Board of Trustees,
of the University of Georgia,
Chancellor’s Recommendations Adopted:
Gentlemen:
I beg to submit the following recommendations for your consideration:
To be elected for the second year:
J. T. Askew, Instructor in History, salary $1200.00
H. W. Caldwell, Professor of Law
G. G. Connelly, Instructor in Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts
M. S. Cooley, Instructor in Commerce
T. J. Green, Jr., Associate Professor of Law
L. M. Heard, Instructor in Chemistry, salary $1200.00
D. D. Jeter, Instructor in History, salary $1500.00
W. A. Krick, Adjunct Prof. of Commerce
P. R. Morrow, Associate Professor of Education
J. H. Mote, Adjunct Professor of Chemistry
W. S. Phillips, Adjunct Professor of Sociology (Transferred from Extension)
P. Porohorshikov, Adjunct Professor of Romance Languages
J. H. Pyron, Instructor in Botany
Ellen P. Rhodes, Dean of Women
G. H. Richter, Instructor in Romance Languages
H. J. Stegeman, Acting Dean of Men to be Dean of Women
(Page 518) Glenn W. Sutton, Associate Professor of Economics.
B. M. Wade, Adjunct Professor of Education in Extension
Promotions:
John E. Drewry, Assoc. Prof. of Journalism to be Professor of Journalism.
M. B Pound, Adjunct Prof. of History, to be Associate Professor of History.
G. H. Henry, Instructor in Physics, to be Adjunct Prof. of Physics.
W. H. Wrighton, Instructor in History, to be Assoc. Prof. of Philosophy.
New Appointments:
J. W. Jario, B. F. to be Instructor in Journalism. Salary $1800.00
W. A. Prout, B. S., M. S., to be Instructor in Pharmacy, Salary $1500.00
Jamie Wotten, to be Asst. in Library, salary $1200.00
Chancellor’s Recommendations Adopted:
That the Prudential Committee be given authority to transfer what are known as University Day exercises from commencement week to some day in the regular session or to abolish the exercises altogether provided it is found on investigation that such change is desirable.
That the Special Committee consisting of the Prudential Committee and Messrs. Barrett and Hardy be empowered to make such arrangements as may be desirable to carry out the recommendation contained in the Forrest Survey report for the proper management and protection of the Hunt Property.
At the afternoon session, the Committee on Laws + Discipline made its report as follows and it was adopted:
Student Activities Fee:
1 – “The Committee requests that because of its importance, the resolution submitted by Governor Hardman to establish a chair upon finger prints and their resolution to character and intellect, it be given until next meeting of the Board to consider and report.
2 – “The committee recommends that the attached committee from officers and members of the University Y. M. C. A., be referred to the Prudential Committee to look into the facts and make recommendations to this committee at its next meeting.
3. – “The committee recommends that changes in matters of detail in the new seal to be made for the University be left to the determination of the Chancellor and the artist selected to make the new seal.
The attached communication referred to in Sec. 2, of the above report was on follows:
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Athens, Ga. May 28, 1930
Col. Charles M. Snelling, Chancellor,
University of Georgia,
Athens, Ga.
Dear Chancellor Snelling:
Due to the fact that each year a greater percentage of the women students live outside of Soule Hall, and to the fact that every woman student who register in the University pays a certain fee to the Young Women’s Christian Association, there is a desire for the activities of the Young Women’s Christian Association to be broadened so that the students on the campus may more effectively take part in its program of work. This could be made possible by having the following suggestions carried out.
I. By having a YWCA room or suite in the Academic Building, which may be used for the following purposes:
- Programs and any student meetings.
- Information and reception room for incoming students and visitors.
- Reading and rest room for the women of the University.
II. By having a Board of Trustees, the members of which should be chosen by the cabinet of the Young Women’s Christian Association on the advice of the Dean of Women, who would be a member. This Board of Trustees should be composed of the Dean of Women, a representative of the academic campus and the agricultural campus, the city YMCA secretary and others in the city or state.
III. The total amount of the money paid by the Women students on registering for the maintenance of the Young Women’s Christian Association shall be available for the budget of the organization, and that requisitions for this money shall be made to the Dean of Women.
We feel that under such a system the work could be carried on to the best advantage.
Respectfully submitted, Jenelle Calhoun, President 1929-1930
Clara Slaton, President 1930-1931
Marjorie Lacey, Chairman Petition Com.
Extract for minutes of Exec. Com. Ga. State Coll. of Agriculture.
“On motion of Messrs. Conner and Kidd, the Student Activities fee was ordered accepted. Dr. Soule was directed to handle and expend the funds collected from this source in accordance with the action taken by the General Board of Trustees and set forth is detail in the following students:
(Page 520) Student Activities Fee
Judge Gober reported the following from the Laws + Discipline Committee:
“Whereas there appeared before your Committee representatives of the various faiths in the University, Jewish, Catholic and Protestant, as well as the presidents of the Student Council, both outgoing and incoming, the Presidents of the YMCA and its Secretary, and others representing the student activities, asking a fee of three dollars to be paid by each student entering the University to entitle him or her to all the advantages of Memorial Hall and Soule Hall for women, and to defray the expenses of maintenance and upkeep, therefore,
Student Activities Fee:
“Resolved, That a fee of three dollars for each student be required and assessed against him or her upon his or her entrance, those of males to be paid over to the Treasurer of the Y. M. C. A., and those of the females to be paid over to the Y. W. C. A., for the support of the different associates.”
Chairman Russell called Vice-Chairman Gober to the Chair and addressed the Board in opposition to the report on the ground that the University is non-sectarian and that a fee of this nature should not be fixed.
After some discussion of the report, it was adopted with the amendment that this fee, should be fixed at three dollars, to be paid for the purpose of helping provide for the upkeep of Memorial Hall and Soule Hall, the fees paid by male students to be turned over to the managing committee named by the Faculty for the control of the Memorial Hall and the fees paid by the women students to be paid over to the executive committee of the Georgia State College of Agriculture in charge of Soule Hall.”
Mr. Bennett reported for the Committee on Loan Funds and the report was adopted.
The following resolutions on Judge Gober’s gift of books were adopted.
Whereas Judge George F. Gober has presented to the University a copy of Gober’s Georgia Form Book and Procedure, Gober’s Georgia Evidence, Gober’s Georgia Law of the Automobile and Air, of while he is the author, and Gober’s Georgia Pleading and Practice, now in press, and which will be delivered to the library upon its completion, and
Whereas these valuable books are given to the University as a memorial to himself and the Lumpkin Law School by Judge Gober who has for more (Page 521) than a quarter of a century been a most valuable Trustee of the University and President and Professor of Law respectfully of the Lumpkin Law School, be it
Resolved, That the Board of Trustees express to Judge Gober its sincere appreciation of his gift.
Resolved, further, that the Secretary of this Board forward to Judge Gober a copy of the resolutions.
Respectfully submitted,
Byron Brown
Albert S. Hardy
Marcus P. McWhorter,
Committee
Mr. Bennett made the following report for a special committee on fees of college publications:
“Your committee on registration fees for college publications beg leave to report as follows:
That the registration fee of one dollar for the publication of the Cracker be abolished, and after all debts of that publication are grand, should there be a balance it be turned over to the Student Activity Fund; that a fee of three dollars be levied on each student for the Pandora, and that Pandora be supervised by a committee of the Faculty appointed by the Chancellor, and that each student have a copy of the Pandora free.” The report was then adopted by the Board.
The name of Bishop Frank Juhan, of Florida was presented for the degree of L. L. D., and the nomination went over under the rules for one year.
Mr. Maddox introduced a resolution as to compensate for a stenographer for Judge Gober and it was referred to the Finance Committee.
Chairman Russell stated that mistake he had presented the name of Miss Jessie Hopkins for the degree of Litt. D., when the name should have been Miss Nannette Hopkins. He stated to the Board that Miss Hopkins had taught for many years at Agnes Scott College and that fixed the identification of the lady he had in mind, but he had made the mistake in giving in her name.
The rules were suspended on motion of Mr. Fleming and the degree of Litt. D., was conferred on Miss Nannette Hopkins.
(Page 522) Judge Sibley made a report for the committee investigating the use of trust funds for building determines and asked extension of time until the next meeting which was granted.
Mr. Maddox report for committee on fees of students and asked extension of time until next meeting which was granted.
The resolution of the Laws + Discipline Committee as to branch college loans was made as follows.
“Resolved, That it is the sense of this Board that it has no authority to approve or disapprove borrowing by branch college since such authority is vested in the local boards to the extent that the same is given by law to borrow against unpaid appropriations.”
Mr. Miller moved to table the whole matter and his note was carried.
The minutes of the Prudential Committee were made and approved.
Mr. Adams was excused after today.
The Board adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.
Athens, Ga. June 18, 1930
The Board met this morning at ten o’clock.
Minutes of preceding day’s session read and approved.
The recommendations of the Faculty as to degrees to be conferred on students graduating today were approved.
The name of Prof. J. M. Thrash was presented for the degree of Ped. D., by Chairman Russell and Mr. Foley and the nomination went over one year hence.
Graduates
Master of Arts
Guinevere Estelle Asay Douglas DeLashmette Jeter
Joseph Thomas Askew Annie Virginia Massey
Rosa Ravi Brooks Mildred Phillips
Daisy Drake Fielding Dillard Russell
Norma Vester Dyer Dwight Warren Ryther, Jr.
Luther Frary Elrod Helen Treanor
Dorothy Fargason Stephen Lumpkin Upson
Mary Adams Hart Lama Mayer Ware
(Page 523) Master of Science
Rebecca Elizabeth Andrews Edmund Earl Tebeau
Isabel Hanson Robert Joseph Walsh
Herman Joseph Lesser Dorothy Daniel Wright
Master of Science in Agriculture
Omer Clyde Aderhold Porter Crowl Brook
James Aubrey Garrard
Master of Science in Home Economics
Frances Elizabeth Comer Leila Ritchie Mize
Anna Belle Drake Margaret Rowland Penny
Master of Science in Commerce
Lorimer Bassett Freeman
Bachelor of Arts
George Daniel Brantley
Hallie Anne Cox
Hugh Edward Hailey
Edna Harmon Magna cum laude
Muriel Rebecca Means
Minnie Weitz
Mellvina Wells*
Gertrude Dich Wilensky
Herbert Ford Birdsey
Josephine Reid Brooks
Dorothy Jeanette Brown* Cum laude
Emanuel Javetz
Billington Sanders Walker
Margaret Alston Hal Bleckley Dobbs
Aurie Eugenia Arnold Nolee May Dunaway
Harry Allan Aspinwall Robert Douglas Feagin
Susan Frances Barrow Virgil Eugene Franklin
Sarah Lucile Carmichael Irma Frost
Joel Cloud, Jr. John Franklin Galloway
Archibald Toombs Colley Naomi Shropshire Henson
Thomas Orme Davis Mary Pauline McGarvey
*Record partly made in other institutions.
(Page 524) Mabel Argyle Oglesby Marion Ann Reid
Rebecca Wight Oglesby Georgia Tallulah Rice
Madison Parks Prickett Eber Leila Scarborough
Vertie Doretha Prince Martha El'Ecker Ussery
Harriet Mobley Ray Dorothea Dew White
Bachelor of Arts (Education)
Sylla W. Hamilton*, summa cum laude
Desma Bradberry*
DuPont Guerry Harris magna cum laude
Anne Elizabeth Patman*
Clyde Patman*
Marie Margaretta Furrer*
Virgil E. Hanes*
Rowland Wyatt Ransom*
Mary Davis Simmons* cum laude
Rose Thompson*
Ena Alberta Threlkeld*
Elizabeth Groves Words*
Gussie Abercrombie Mary Elizabeth Gerdine
Reba Abercrombie Mary Elizabeth Miles
John Legon Barnes David Francis Osborne
William Fred Blackmon Van Dewey Owens
Frances Louise Clarke Mary Holt Park
John Milton Cochran Carrie Mabelle Rolader
Ralph Collins Connally Nina Emily Shearouse
Beulah Mae Fender Vivian Lee Sims
Marie Stone Florence William Henry Summerour
Michael Tenenbaum
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
Mildred Lois Miscally
Wylly Folk St. John summa cum laude
Nathan Alfred Gans, magna cum laude
Mary Collis Gregory, cum laude
Kankakee Anderson Charles Lambdin Hardy
Benjamin Latham Bryan Percy Stokely Johnson, Jr.
William Edward Farrell William Monroe Moore, Jr.
Alonzo Carl Hancock Mattox LaFayette Purvis
William Haynes Tyus
(Page 525) Bachelor of Science
Wesley Turnell Hanson, summa cum laude
Lane Harris Allen
Lawrence Grosberg*
Marvin Joseph Jones magna cum laude
Marjorie Elizabeth Lacey
Hattie Rainwater*
Karl Shepard
Kennon Davis
Helen Hart Gignilliat cum laude
Jessie Julia Mize
Oliver Wendell Holmes Beale Alfred Alfonso Marandino
Mac L. Berlowe John Jeptha Medlin, Jr.
Herbert Cohen Brad Morris
Dan Hertz Frankenstein Frank Hamilton Phinizy
Thomas F. Gerdine Harry Jacob Portman
A. Harry Germaine Rudolph Cooper Richter
Sidney Goldman James Franklin Stephens
Lamartine Griffin Hardman, Jr. Forrest Charles Stinson
Julian Adolph Jarmulowsky John Rice Westbrook
Samuel Howard Levy Bernard Preston Wolff
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Henry George Palmer, magna cum laude
John Francis Davidson James Steele Miller
James Chandler Mattox Latin Ridgway
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
William McDowell Berry, cum laude
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Ira J. Duncan, with honors
William Bowers Bates William Madison Cowart
William Clifford Britt George Fenwick Crisfield
Dewey Clement Brumbalow Clark Edward Downer
*Record Partly made in other institutions.
(Page 526) Byron Dyer John Robert McDaniel
William James Estes, Jr. John Pettett Nicholson
Francis Deleon Garrard Stith Anderson Parham
Thomas Jefferson Graham Keely Nevel Phillips
Joe Kelly Hawkins Rufus Dow Pulliam
Ralph Edwin Hughes Buford B. Reed
Noble Wimberly Jones McArthur Sloan
Julius Horton Leard Hoke Smith
James Norman Leckie Guyton Otis Terry
Louis Borris Magid, Jr. Ole Lee Titrud
George Harold Martin Genevieve Tucker
William Horace Martin Guy Waddell
Leo Mercier Jesse Kenyon West
Milledge White
Bachelor of Science (Home Economics)
Mary Cleo Huguley, with high honors
Leland Rogers Alexander*, with honors
Mary Virginia Burch Jewell Inez Lester
Frances Elizabeth Champion Fannie Journalism Little
Mary Ida’s Fincher Ethelyn Livingston Mann
Carolina Asbury Huggins Marguerite Helen Myers
Lucile Robins Jarrett Anna Mae Milford
Lillian Drane Knowlton Betty Stoddard Norton
Bertie Mae Lee Helen Smith
Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
Ellis Fortson Boyd William Gordon Wallace
Bachelor of Science (Physical Education)
Anna Elizabeth Crabb Mary Ellen McMillan
Martha Evans Winifred Orr
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Edward Russell Van De Grift, Jr.
Bachelor of Science (Landscape Architecture)
Lory Alton Cobb
*Record partly made in other institutions.
(Page 527) Bachelor of Science (Commerce)
Irving Stanley Nathan, magna cum laude
Saul Mordecai Blumenthal
Harold Lloyd Lipham cum laude
Isaac Minkowitz
James Merritt Abercrombie Thomas Maxwell Hoynes, Jr.
George Crawford Armstrong, Jr. Joel Hurt, III
Oscar Lynn Benson Wilbur Sparks Jones
Charles Dixon Bruce Frank Sidney Lesser
Robert Glenn Bryan James Hoyt Marbury
Clifford Eugene Cormany John Crawford Meadows
Thomas Barrett D’Antignac Robert Frank Nance
Roy Baker Day John Johnson Parks
Linton Eugene Gay Andrew Floyd Pennington, Jr.
Ida Gordon George Ezra Pilgrim, Jr.
Elizabeth Hamilton Harvey Walter Augustine Sams, Jr.
James Thomas Hayes Frank Spano
Juanita Pearl Hearne Samuel Marshall Wellborn, Jr.
Edward Martin Heagarty, Jr. William Ralph Wills
The following are to receive the degree of B. S. Com. on the completion of an aviation camp:
Louis Cleveland Crouch Harry Waring Gorman
Bachelor of Laws
Joseph McDonald Oliver, with first honor
Frank Alan Constangy
Johnnie Frazier Floyd
Claud Dennis Hughes
William Harry Knepper
James Ernest Palmour, Jr. with honors
Paul Holmes Paschal
Meyer Elliott Shensky
John Hollinger White
John Goode Wright
William Bonnneau Ansley Thomas Cuthbert Burton
Johnson Frank Barnes Haywood Dixon Butler
John Jacob Blount Sam Kaplan
(Page 528) George L. Keen, Jr. Henry Joseph Heffernan
Jacob Jekyl Lissner, Jr. Joseph Lofton Houston
Junius Davis Metz Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Perry Staten Oliver Herbert Arthur Ringel
Paul E. Caswell Jack Rogers
Maxwell Hampton Davenport Bennie Rothstein
Eugene Albert Epting J. Graham Rose
Joseph Julius Fine Harry Harrison Threlkeld, Jr.
James A. Gordon, Jr. Margaret McEachern Wall
Frank Hardigree Harris Robert Scriven Wingfield, Jr.
Jerry Lake Wommack
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)
William LeRoy Edwards Wooten Taylor Sumerford
Report of Committee on Loan Funds
Your committee finds that there were 52 beneficiaries on the C. M. Brown Fund this year and that 10 of these are graduating. Four have been on the loan fund for the four year limit.
There were three beneficiaries on the H. W. Brown Fund. One of these has graduated, another has been on the fund for the four year limit, while the other withdrew.
There were three beneficiaries on the B. F. Bullard Fund. These three are graduating.
The W. J. Denmark Fund had two beneficiaries this year. One of these graduates, the other is a freshman.
The J. H. Lumpkin Fund has ten beneficiaries this year. Two of these are graduating.
(Crossed Out)
This makes a total of 75 beneficiaries plus three others who were on the D A R Fund.
Of these 75, the average in scholarship runs at 77th which is several parts higher that the average for the University. There were 9 honor students among the loan beneficiaries. Of these 9, four are seniors, and one of there four was in the upper 3% of the class.
(Page 529) The following amounts are available for loans from the different loan funds for the year 1930-31.
Fund Total Amt. New Appts.
C. M. Brown $6500.00 16
H. W. Brown 500.00 3
B. F. Bullard 500.00 3
A. F. Churchill 1000.00 5
D. A. R. Fund 300.00 0
W. S. Denmark 500.00 3
J. H. Lumpkin 400.00 1
J. E. Mitchell 2000.00 5
$11700.00 36
Appointments Made
Charles McDonald Brown Fund
W. K. Bailey Elliott L. Baker H. W. Bennett
D. T. Bond J. M. Branch W. E. Brown
Earlin Bryant J. C .Bryant J. L .Bryan
Fred C. Bunting W. E. Carter, Jr. John T. Carlton
A. W. Culheath J. W. Garland Jack Gillen
Jesse M. Goldman W. E. Grover, Jr. Willard Harrell
Bill Lasseter W. C. Latimer R. E. Lowe, Jr.
Velco Lyle Homer Maulding H. S. Miller
Hooper Montgomery M. J. Montgomery F. M. Parker, Jr.
C. L. Payne C. I. Reynolds M. D. Russell
Frederic Solomon W. P. Sprayberry C. C .Stelling
Henry Stewart M. L. St. John R. C. Wills
C. J. Thurmond
Churchill Fund
Ruth Amanda Howard Loma Lawrence
Martha O’Farrell Elva A. Teagle
Elizabeth Trimble Ollie Mae Williams
Bullard Fund
Geraldine Ellis
W. S. Denmark Fund
S. J. Brown W. L. Culpepper
Malorie Roberts
(Page 530) Henry Warren Brown Fund
Clarence Dunahov H. H. Martin
R. G. Montgomery
Joseph Henry Lumpkin Fund
George L. Griffeth E. N. Hailey
Thomas E. Mitchell Fund
R. A. Belcher J. P. Clay Z. J. Crittenden
Everette Edmonds (250.00) H. C. Maxwell L. M. McSwain
E. F. Robinson (300.00) W. M. Strickland, Jr.
The above list as recommended by the Chancellor and the names added by this committee is hereby adopted, and the Chancellor is authorized to fill all vacancies that may occur and to make such other adjustments as may become necessary. This June 17, 1930.
John W. Bennett,
Chairman
Atlanta, Ga. January 12, 1931
Judge Samuel H. Sibley is hereby appointed as Trustees, ex-officio, of the Georgia School of Technology.
Richard B. Russell, Chairman
Board of Trustees Univ. of Georgia
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Athens, Ga. Feb. 5, 1931
The mid-writer session of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia was called to order this afternoon at four o’clock by the Chairman, Judge Richard B. Russell.
The roll was called – and the following members responded to their names.
Governor Hardman, Chairman Russell, and Messrs. Nevin, Maddox, Hendricks, Bower, Moon, Howell, Hodgson, Sibley, Smith, Grant, Hardy, Callaway, Thomas, Ellis, Stiles and Miller.
R. J. W. Hendricks, the newly-appointed trustee from the 1st district, was introduced by Judge Russell.
Mr. Grant moved that the privileges of the floor be extended to President W. L. Brittain, of the Ga. School of Technology. Carried.
Judge Larsen, Judge Cleveland, Mr. Lane and Mr. Foley presented excuses and their exercises for non-attendance were granted.
Mr. McDaniel was excused until tomorrow morning’s session.
The sympathies of the Board were extended to Messrs. Land and Cleveland, who cannot attend on account of illness.
The minutes of the last session of the Board were read and confirmed.
Mr. Grant reported that the Trustees of the Georgia School of Technology requested that the University of Georgia confer the honorary degree of Sc. D. on Mr. Harry Guggenheim, U. S. Ambassador to Cuba, Mr. George Gordon Crawford, a distinguished graduate of the Ga. School of Technology, and Mr. Howard E. Coffin, distinguished class? Muhagan and Georgia, who has in many ways contributed to the advancement of the State. He also requested that these degrees be conferred at the commencement exercises of the Georgia School of Technology next June by Chancellor Snelling.
President Brittain addressed the Board briefly on this subject.
On motion of Mr. Howell the degree of Sc. D. was ordered conferred on these gentlemen.
Mr. Smith offered a motion that the question of conferring the degrees at the Ga. Tech commencement be left to a conference between. (Page 532) Chancellor Snelling and President Brittain. This motion was carried.
Chancellor Snelling stated that he preferred that the Board express its wishes on the subject, as his mind was not imparted, as he was convinced that these honorary degrees should be conferred here in Athens during the commencement exercises of the University of Georgia, but that he would gladly to whatever the Board wished him to do in the matter.
Mr. Smith moved to reconsider his motion which had been carried. The motion was carried.
The committee, after due consideration, reported back the following, which was adopted:
“1. The regular and proper method of conferring honorary degrees on the recommendation of the Board of The Georgia School of Technology is for such degrees to be conferred at the regular University commencement in connection with and as part of the conferring of honorary degrees in the name of the University of Georgia.
“2. It would be unwise to abandon or weaken this established practice.
“3. We believe, however, that the occasion of the dedication of Guggenheim Hall at the Georgia School of Technology and the conferring of a degree on its donor is such a special and unusual occasion that to authorize the degrees this day granted to be conferred at that occasion would in no sense be a precedent for conferring degrees in the future, except according to our established practice.
“4. We therefore recommend that the degrees be then and there conferred by the Chancellor.”
On motion of Mr. Brown the order of business was suspended in order to hear the report of Judge Sibley, chairman of the Special Committee on the subject of using trust funds for the erecting of dormitory buildings.
Judge Sibley read the report of the Committee, which was as follows:
To the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia:
Your committee appointed to inquire into the (Page 533) availability of trust funds which are under the management of the Board of Trustees, for use in erecting dormitories, report as follows:
Such funds have been used for a number of years past in certain colleges of the North and West in building dormitories, the income from which has proven easily sufficient to afford a reasonable return on the investment and to build up a sinking fund to repay the outlay. At the Georgia School of Technology the same experience has been had in a building occupied by members of the Faculty. On the campus of our School of Agriculture the returns from Soule Hall Dormitory seem confirmatory of the financial soundness of the idea. We therefore report that since it is in the power of the Board of Trustees to insist upon students living in the dormitories, a dormitory of reasonable size and cost with rooms to be rented at reasonable rates is a sound financial investment of trust funds.
Under the laws of Georgia such funds may be invested in bounds of the United States, of this State, and of its counties and municipalities when properly validated, all without order of the court having jurisdiction, provided prompt return is made of the investment if yielding less than seven per cent income. Such funds may be invested in lands also, provided an order permitting it is first obtained from the Superior Court having jurisdiction over the trust. Ga. Code Section 4008. Land includes buildings. Ga. Code 3617. Where the terms of the trust do not confine it to some specific investment, it is therefore lawful to invest the fund in a building after approval of the Superior Court. If the trust specifies a particular investment, it would be a breach of faith, if not of legal duty, to divert the fund to other investments unless the specific investments become quite impracticable. The nature of the original investment, however, is not in itself controlling, for it is the duty of a trustee to change the investment if not originally a proper one: Clark vs. Clarks 167 Ga.: 1.
Touching the major trusts administered by this Board or fund as follows:
For the Dr. William Terrell Fund of $20000.00, no investment is specified, and it may be invested in any manner permitted by law.
The fund given by Dr. Charles F. McCay is strictly limited to investments in the bonds of the State of Georgia, the cities of Augusta, Atlanta, and Savannah, Ga., and of Georgia Railroad and Banking Co. (the (Page 534) Central Railroad and Banking Co. being defunct) and such investment should be continued so long as reasonably practical and prudent.
The Georgia R. Gilmer Fund of $15000.00 is now invested as directed by him in a 7% State of Georgia obligation, as we understand, about to mature. He directed that it be re-invested in a similar state security if possible, otherwise, as other funds of the State University are invested. It is not probable that a 7% state security can now be had. The Trustees may weight the importance of income against safety, and if they think best may ask the Superior Court for direction as to this investment.
As to the W. T. Dawson Fund, $150000.00 (about), Item 7 of his will gives full discretion to the Trustees as to investment. This fund being wholly for the rise of the College of Agriculture, could, even without order of the court, be appropriately invested in an income-producing dormitory for that college.
The Charles McDonald Brown Fund, originally $50000.00, now about $180000.00, excluding notes of beneficiaries, is peculiarly circumstanced. The donor, Gov. Joseph E. Brown, directed investment in specially issued 7% bonds of the State of Georgia, both of the original $50000.00 and of the accumulation, but provided that if the State would not provide such investment for principal or accumulations, “The Board of Trustees may in each of either of said cases, invest such fund as may accumulate in the bonds of the United States or of other States.” The state will probably refuse to re-issue 7% obligations in the maturity of those now held. Bonds of the United States and other States yield a very low return. The language quoted as to re-investment fairly indicates a preference for bonds, but a preference based on interest yields the current, and is at last permissive, and not mandatory. The whole subject of the investment of a trust is in the control of the Superior Court. This special trust has a board of visitors composed of heirs of the donor and clothed with a power and duty of supervision. It is our opinion that should the Superior Court, in new of the whole situation, the visitors being parties to the proceedings and consenting, order an investment in a dormitory on the campus, the investment would be legal.
Your committee has consulted Mr. George M. Brown and Gov. Joseph M. Brown, the surviving visitors, and (Page 535) they, after consulting others of the donor’s heirs, approve the investment of a portion of this fund (leaving as much as the original $50000.00 for bond investment) in a substantially pre-proof dormitory to be erected upon the University campus and to hear permanently the name of Joseph E. Brown, the net income from which shall be devoted first to paying to the Charles McDonald Brown Fund a five per cent return on its investment, and the remainder to be paid to that fund in eventual retirement of its original investment in the dormitory, and when said 5% return and said original investment shall have been entirely paid off, the dormitory to revert to the Trustees of the University.
Your committee recommends that the legislative, now in session, if its call warrants, be asked to determine whether it will provide 7% state obligations for the investment of these trust funds of the University and that preliminary plans and estimates for a proper dormitory be secured and a definite lot set apart upon the Campus for it, and if it appears that the rentals obtainable from it will reasonably finance the building as above outlined, that the Superior Court be petitioned for direction and leave to make the necessary investment in the building from the Charles McDonald Brown Fund, the visitors thereof being parties and consenting, upon terms substantially as above stated. We think there is no question of the right of the Board to devote the necessary land to this use under the terms of the John Milledge grant. We recommend the appointment of appropriate committees to carry these recommendations into effect, to report to the June meeting of the Board.
Samuel H. Sibley,
Chairman
Mr. Maddox moved that the committee draft and submit to the Board such resolutions as may be necessary to carry out the recommendations in this report and submit this report at this session. Carried.
The minutes of the Prudential Committee were read and approved.
The Treasurer read for the information of the Board Statistics as to the Trust Funds of the University.
(Page 536) The Treasurer submitted his annual report for the year ending June 30, 1930.
Leave of absence after today granted to Messrs. Grant, Howell, Nevin, Russell + Hardman.
Chairman Russell named Mr. Smith as a member of the Committee on Research to take the place made vacant by the death of Dr. Joseph Jacob.
Mr. Maddox as added to the committee on consideration of the Hardman resolution as to establishing a chair of finger prints.
On motion of Mr. Bower the chairman was instructed to appoint a committee to draft resolutions on the death of Hon. Alex A. Lawrence, Formerly a member of this Board. The Chairman named on this committee, Messrs. Bower, Chairman, Nevin and Bennett.
On motion of Mr. Rowe, Chairman Russell named a committee consisting of Messrs. Hardy and Callaway to draft resolutions on the death of Mayer W. E. Simmons, long a member of this Board.
On motion of Mr. Miller, a committee was named by the chairman to draft resolutions on the death of Mayor James J. Conner, long a member of this Board. The committee named was Messrs. Miller, Hardy and Moon.
The Board then took recess until 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.
Athens, Ga. Feb. 6, 1931
The Board of Trustees met this morning at ten o’clock, Vice-Chairman Maddox presiding.
The roll was called and the following responded to their names:
Messrs. Maddox, Hendricks, Bower, Moon, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Erwin, Rowe, Green, Hodgson, Sibley, Smith, Hardy, Callaway, Thomas, Ellis, Styles and Miller.
The minutes of yesterday’s session were read + approved.
(Page 537) Judge Sibley offered the following resolutions, all of which were adopted:
1. – Whereas the Trustees of the University of Georgia have about $288500.00 of trust funds, including $54000.00 of the Charles McDonald Brown Fund, invested in seven per cent obligations of the State of Georgia which are about to mature, +
Whereas, the said Trustees desire to arrange for other investments if said obligations are not to be renewed by the State.
Be it resolved, be said Board of Trustees that the legislature of Georgia be now requested to provide for the renewal of said obligations, or if they are not to be renewed at maturity, that said Board may be so advised.
Resolved, that a committee of three be appointed to present to the legislature a list of said obligations and to urge prompt action upon this matter.
2. – Whereas the Charles McDonald Brown Fund of the University of Georgia is now largely invested in seven per cent obligations of the State of Georgia which are about to mature, and
Whereas, interest returns from other safe bonds are very low and
Whereas the University is in great need of a dormitory upon its campus for the use of students, and
Whereas, it appears that such a dormitory would be a lawful and desirable investment for a portion of said fund and is approved by the representatives of the donors of said fund;
Be it resolved, by the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia that in the event of a refusal of the State of Georgia to renew the seven per cent obligations aforesaid, that as much as $130000.00 of the Charles McDonald Brown Fund be authorized to be used in the erection upon the campus at Athens, Ga., of a substantially fire-proof dormitory, the rooms therein to be rented at reasonable rates and the net income to be used first in paying said Charles McDonald Brown Fund an income of 5% on its investment and the remainder to be applied to the retirement of the investment, and upon full repayment of the investment and 5% interest thereon said dormitory to be the property of the University free from any equity on the part of said Charles McDonald Brown Fund,
Provided that upon ascertainment of the cost of (Page 538) said dormitory it shall appear that it can be reasonably so financed, and provided that an order be first obtained from the Superior Court of Clarke County, Georgia, authorizing the investment and fixing its full conditions, the visitors of the Brown Fund Trust being parties,
Resolved, that a committee of five be appointed to include the Chancellor and two members of the Prudential Committee and to co-operate with Mr. George M. Brown, one of the visitors of the Charles McDonald Brown Fund, to recommend a site for said building and to consider an appropriate plan therefore – and the cost thereof, and in the event the legislature of the State of Georgia refuses to renew said seven per cent obligations, to present the matter of this investment to the said Superior Court for its approval and if such approval be obtained, to report the entire matter to this board for its final action.
3. – Whereas the William Terrell Dawson Fund in the hands of the Board of Trustees is exclusively to be used for the promotion of agricultural education at the Georgia State College of Agriculture as its Trustees may deem best, and
Whereas a full power of re-investment of said funds is vested in this Board by Item 7 of the will of said William Terrell Dawson, and
Whereas, it is represented that the Trustees of said College of Agriculture desire that $75000.00 of said fund be invested together with an equal amount to be raised by said Trustees in a building for educational purposes at said college of Agriculture and to release completely the space in Soule Hall for dormitory purposes, and that the said Dawson Fund for its security have an equitable heir on the building in which its funds are thus invested, in an amount of $75000.00, and upon the net income from the rentals of rooms in Soule Hall Dormitory to the amount of $7000.00 annually, from which annual sum 5% interest is to be paid each year upon the balance then? due the Dawson Fund, the remainder to be applied in extinguishment of the principal advance, and upon the full repayment of such investment with 5% interest as aforesaid, said new building to belong to the State College of Agriculture according to the ownership of the land on which it is created, without further equity or right on the part of said Dawson Fund.
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia upon a formal request of the Trustees of the State College of Agriculture consents (Page 539) so to invest $75000.00 of said Dawson Fund and hereby directs the Prudential Committee to raise said cash as needed from the securities or monies of said fund and to take such other action as may be necessary in co-operation with the Trustees of the School of Agriculture to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
On motion of Mr. Erwin, Messrs. Anderson and Peabody were excused for non-attendance upon this meeting of the Board.
Chancellor Snelling then read his report to the Board.
At the conclusion of the Chancellor’s report, Mr. Hardy offered the following resolution which was adopted:
“Be it resolved, That the Chancellor’s reports (in January and June) be printed and sent to members of the Board a week or more in advance of the respective meetings. As a mean of bringing the information to the attention of the people it is recommended that the report be summarized by the Department of Publicity and supplied to the weekly and daily press of the State. If the cost of printing is excessive, in new of the limited number of copies to be supplied to members of the Board, it is recommended that same be mimeographed or multigraphed + sent to Board members.”
Mr. Fleming moved to refer the Chancellor’s report to the Laws + Discipline Committee with instructions to report back at the June meeting of this Board. Motion carried.
The Chairman named Messrs. Smith, McDaniel and Miller as the committee to take up with the legislature the question of re-funding the 7% State obligations of the State now held by the University of Georgia.
The Chairman named Messrs. Erwin, chairman, Green, Sibley, Brown and the Chancellor as the committee called for under the resolution authorizing the building of a Dormitory from funds furnished by the Charles McDonald Brown Fund.
Chancellor Snelling submitted a supplement report which on motion of Mr. Miller was adopted and the Chancellor was adopted and the Chairman was instructed to name the proper committees as called for by the report.
The Supplemental report of the Chancellor was as follow:
(Page 540) To the Honorable Board of Trustees,
of the University of Georgia.
Gentlemen:
I beg leave to submit the following recommendations for your consideration:
The following named members of the Faculty, having served acceptably for one year, to be elected for the second year:
Lane H. Allen, Instructor in Zoology
Rebecca Andrews, Instructor in Physics
Blanton Clement, Instructor in Civil Engineering
E. C. Crouse, Instructor in Journalism
Gilbert Henry, Adjunct Professor of Physics
A. J. Mathews, Instructor in Romance Languages
J. C. Meadows, Professor of Education
J. W. Nuttycombe, Associate Professor of Zoology
L. M. Price, Instructor in Chemistry
T. L .Shepard, Adjunct Prof. of Education in Extension
B. M. Wade, Adjunct Prof. of Education in Extension
Thomas H. Whitehead, Adjunct Prof. of Chemistry
The following named members of the Faculty, having sewed acceptably for two years, to be elected permanently:
J. T. Askew, Instructor in History
H. W. Caldwell, Professor of Law
E. M. Everett, Adjunct Prof. of English
Thomas F. Green, Jr., Associate Prof. of Law
L. Heard, Instructor in Chemistry
D. D. Jeter, Instructor in History
P. R. Morrow, Associate Professor of Education
J. H. Mote, Adjunct Prof. of Chemistry
J. H. Pyron, Instructor in Botany
Glenn W. Sutton, Associate Professor of Economics.
Promotions to be effective Sept. 1, 1931:
G. G. Connelly, to be Adjunct Prof. of Public Speaking and Dramatics.
J. A. Hosch, to be Prof. of Law with no increase of salary.
For some years the cost of diplomas awarded to graduates of the University has been an increasing charge upon the treasury of the University. When the number of graduates was small, the cost of diplomas involved not very heavy expense. Now, however, with more than three hundred graduates, the diplomas call for an (Page 541) expenditure of between fifteen hundred and two thousand dollars each year. So far as I am informed the rule at other institutions is to require each graduate to pay for his diploma. I recommend that beginning with next Commencement, each graduate required to pay a diploma fee of $5.00.
The reorganization of the curriculum referred to in the general report would necessitate the making of the terms of the regular and summer sessions of the University more nearly equal in length. This adjustment could not be made without changing the opening and closing dates of the regular session. I recommend, therefore, that the General Assembly at the regular session to be held next summer, be requested to empower the Board of Trustees to fix the dates for opening and closing the sessions of the University.
I beg leave to call your attention to a bill now pending before Congress, providing an annual appropriation of $30,000.00 for establishing and maintaining in Georgia a Field Laboratory for the Study of Resin and Resin Products. This bill has already received the approval of the committee to which it was referred. In view of the gift of $25000.00 to the University by Mrs. Henry L. Richmond for the creation of the Richmond Fellowship for the study of Pine products, and the work of investigation now being done, it would seem that if the field laboratory is established it ought to be linked up with the University.
Dr. Woofter’s Health:
For several years Dr. J. F. Woofter, Dean of the School of Education, has been in delicate health. At the last meeting of the Board of Trustees the Prudential Committee was authorized to make certain adjustments in Dr. Woofter’s schedule and salary with the purpose in new of relieving him as far as possible of University duties. Doctor Woofter is now of the opinion that it may be necessary in the interest of his health, to give up official work altogether. In the event that Dr. Woofter deems it necessary, I recommend that the Prudential Committee be authorized to make Dr. Woofter Dean Emeritus of the School of Education with such salary as can be provided without increasing the present cost of the School of Education to the University.
Herewith I submit a communication for the Board of Trustees of the Lucy Cobb Institute making a tender of that institution with all its land, buildings, and equipment to the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, for use as (Page 542) a Woman’s Annex to the University. In view of the importance of the matter both to the University and to the Lucy Cobb Institute, I beg leave to recommend that a committee of this Board be appointed to confer with a like committee from the Trustees of the Lucy Cobb Institute and to make a study of the tender and the possible use that could be made of the property by the University.
The tentative budget for 1931-1932 is submitted for your information. The budget for 1930-1931, approved last January, involved a possible deficiency of some $24000.00. In view of the fact that the major part of the deficiency would be due to interest on borrowed money, and item for which the University was not responsible, it was thought at the time that the General Assembly could be relied upon to care for it. Developments since then indicate that not only will no deficiency appropriations be made either at the Special Session of the General Assembly or at the Regular Session next Summer, but that there may be a material decrease in the regular appropriation. In view of this contingency it would deem necessary even if no reduction is made in the annual appropriation to adjust the budget so as to bring it within the present income of the University and leave a sufficient balance to take care of the deficiency over a few years. I recommend, therefore, that the Finance Committee be authorized to arrange the budget with these ends in view and to report their findings at the meeting of the Board in June.
Very Respectfully,
Chas. M. Snelling,
Feb. 5, 1931 Chancellor
The Chairman named the Prudential Committee and Messrs. Fleming and Moon as the committee to confer with the Trustees of Lucy Cobb Institute according to the request in the Chancellor’s special report.
The Board then adjourned, subject to the call of the Chairman.
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Atlanta, Ga. April 21, 1931
It appearing that there are vacancies upon the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State (Crossed Out) Woman’s College of Valdosta, which should be filled from the membership of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, Honorable John W. Bennett, of Waycross, and Honorable R. C. Ellis, of Americus, are hereby appointed to fill such vacancies.
It further appearing that there is a vacancy in the Board of Trustees of the Georgia State College for Men at Tifton, Georgia, caused by the death of Honorable A. A. Lawrence, of Savannah, (Crossed Out) it is therefore ordered that Honorable John W. Bennett of Waycross, and Hon. B. B. Bower, of Bainbridge, be and they are hereby designated and appointed to fill such vacancies.
Let us order be entered the minutes
This 21st day of April 1931
Richard B. Russell,
Chairman Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia
(Page 544 Blanked)
(Page 545)
Athens, Ga. June 11, 1931
No Quorum Adjourned Until Monday 15th:
The time for the annual session of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia having arrived, there were only Chairman Russell, + Messrs. Erwin, Rowe, McWhorter, Larsen, + Hendricks. No quorum being present Mr. Hendricks moved to adjourn until Monday morning at 10 o’clock. This motion was carried.
Athens, Ga. June 15, 1931
The meeting of the Board was called to order this morning by Chairman Russell.
Roll Call:
On the call of the roll the following were recorded as being present: Chairman Russell and Messrs. Anderson, Maddox, Nevin, Hardman, Hendrick, Bower, Moon, Howell, Goodrich, Brown, McWhorter, Barrett, Fleming, Bennett, Larsen, Rowe, Erwin, Sibley, Hodgson, Smith, Adams, Miller, Callaway, Thomas, Styles, Ellis and Duggan.
Memorial to Judge Loyd Cleveland:
The recent death of Hon. Loyd Cleveland, long a member of the Board, was announced and on motion a committee was directed to prepare resolution in his memory and report to the Board. The Chairman named the following members on the committee: Bennett, Smith + Fleming.
Excuses:
Excuses were rendered for Mr. Hardy until four o’clock. Excuses to that time was granted.
Chairman Russell introduced to the Board, Hon. Lucien P. Goodrich, of Griffin, who had been appointed as a member of the Board to succeed the late Judge Loyd Cleveland.
Leaves of Absence:
The Maddox asked leave of absence after the morning session until Wednesday morning. Granted.
Gov. Hardman asked leave after today’s session. Granted.
Mr. Miller asked leave of absence after today’s session. Granted.
Mr. Duggan, on request, was excused from attending after today’s session.
Minutes:
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
Prud. Committee Minutes:
The minutes of the Prudential Committee were read and were referred to the Laws + Discipline Committee.
Committees:
The Chairman announced the following committees:
Laws + Discipline – Green, Chairman, Sibley, Callaway, McDaniel, Adams, Ellis, Smith, Moon, Goodrich and Thomas.
(Page 546) Honorary Degrees – Hardy, Thomas, Larsen, Bennett, Styles and the Chancellor.
Finance – Anderson, Chairman, Hardman, Miller, Barrett, Moon, Bower, Larsen, Adams.
Faculty – Erwin, Nevin, McWhorter, Howell and Hendricks.
Loan Funds – Bennett, Chairman, Erwin, Vice Chairman, Brown, Sibley, Miller, Fleming, Bower and McWhorter.
Board of Visitors Report:
The Board of Visitors submitted its report. The Board was complimented upon its work by Chairman Russell and Mr. Anderson.
M. Ashby Jones Nominated for D. D.:
Rev. M. Ashby Jones was nominated for the degree of D. D. and under the rules the nomination goes over for one year.
E. D. Whisonant Nominated for Litt. D.:
Mr. E. D. Whisonant, of Blackshear, Ga., was nominated for the degree of Doctor of Literature – and under the rules the nomination goes over for one year.
Donation by Mr. Alex C. King of $20000.00 to Law Building for the “Alex C. King Library”:
Mr. Hughes Spalding, of Atlanta, chairman of the special committee in charge of the erection of the new law building, addressed the Board, telling of the fact that the committee had in hand forty-five thousand dollars; that Mr. + Mrs. Julius Weil, of Nashville, Tenn., had contributed then thousand dollars, payable on demand; that Mr. Alex C. King; of Atlanta, had contributed twenty thousand dollars as a memorial to her husband, who was one of Georgia’s foremost lawyers, and that other subscriptions would be collected in within the next few months, so that the erection of the building will be started during the summer and the building will be completed by February 1932. He also announced that Mr. Harold Hirsch will equip the building at a cost of twelve thousand, five hundred dollars.
The letter of Mr. King, making the donation, was as follows:
Atlanta, Ga. May 29, 1931
To The Board of Trustees
of the University of Georgia,
Athens, Ga.
Dear Sir:
I hereby donate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20000.00) to the University for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of my dear husband, the later Alex C. King, as a citizen and member of the bar (Page 547) and as a public official, upon the following conditions:
Alex C. King Library:
1. The same to be paid on or after the 1st day of July 1931, upon demand, and upon compliance with the other conditions herein enumerated.
2. The said sum to be accepted by resolution of the proper authorities of the University, and dedicated to the construction and establishing of a law library, preferably on the top floor of the proposed law building, now about to be erected on the campus of the University, the same estimated to be about 50 ft by 115 ft, and to be maintained as a law library for the students attending said law school.
3. The same to be perpetually known as the “Alex C. King Library” and to contain an appropriate bronze tablet to this effect and to his memory, the recitals thereon to be acceptable to me.
4. If for any reason it should ever become desirable for the University to maintain said library elsewhere that in said building, it shall nevertheless be maintained and continued as the “Alex C. King Library”.
5. The resolution of the above mentioned authorities accepting this donation, and the terms and conditions upon which it is made, shall be furnished to and approved by me at and/or before the time of the payment of said amount.
Very Truly Yours,
(Signed) Alice M. King.
Mr. Maddox introduced the following resolution which was unanimously adopted:
“Whereas the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, at its regular meeting, in June 1929, appointed a committee to represent it, the Faculty and Alumni of the University of Georgia for the purpose of raising founds for the erection of a new Law Building upon the campus of the University of Georgia, at Athens; and for the further purpose of selecting architects, approving and formulating plans and specifications for a suitable building; and for other purposes as set out in said resolution; and
“Whereas said Committee, so selected, during the past two years, with the assistance of John A. Sibley, Secretary and Treasurer of the Committee, has collected and has on hand in bank cash in the approximate amount of $45000.00; and
(Page 548) “Whereas the Committee has secured a donation of $10000.00 from Mr. + Mrs. Julius Weil, of Nashville, Tennessee, which is payable on demand; and
“Whereas, the Chancellor of the University, the Dean of the Law School, the President of the Alumni Society, and the Members of the Committee earnestly desire to create in the library in the new Law Building an atmosphere of learning and ethnical standards, which will be an inspiration to the law students, and which at the same time will do honor to the memory, the accomplishments and the eminent example of one of Georgia’s greatest lawyers, and
“Alex C. King Library:
“Whereas the Honorable Alex C. King, no deceased, was a gentle, modest and unselfish citizen; a great and profound lawyer; a thorough and painstaking student; a scholarly and public-spirited gentleman, who served his profession as a member of the American Law Institute; who served his state as a member of its Board of Bar Examiners, and who served his country as Solicitor-General of the United States and as United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge for the Fifth Judicial (Crossed Out) Circuit, and
“Whereas, Mrs. Alice M. King, the widow of the Honorable Alex C. King, by letters dated May 29th, 1931, to the Chairman of this committee and to the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, copies of which are attached to these resolutions, has offered to donate the sum of $20000.00 towards the erection of a new Law School Building, on the campus of the University of Georgia, upon the conditions set forth in said letters;
“Now, therefore, Be it Resolved, that the offer of Mrs. Alice M. King, as set forth in said letter be and the same is, in all respects accepted.
“Be it further resolved that the Law Library in the new Law School Building shall be perpetually known as the “Alex C. King Library”’ and shall contain an appropriate bronze tablet with a suitable inscription thereon to Judge King’s memory, which shall in all respects be satisfactory to, and approved by Mrs. King.
“Be it further resolved, that the entire top floor of the new Law School Building be used for such library and that should said Law Library ever be maintained elsewhere than in said Law School Building, that it will be maintained and continued wherever located as “Alex C. King Library”.
(Page 549) “Be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished to Mrs. Alice M. King.
The letter for Mrs. King + Mr. Spalding was as follows:
Atlanta, Ga. May 29, 1931
Mr. Hughes Spalding, Chairman
Law School Committee,
University of Georgia
Atlanta, Ga.
Alex C. King Library:
Dear Sir:
Enclose herewith I am handing your communication proposing to donate $20000.00 towards the erection of the law school building your committee has in contemplation.
Please give it the proper direction and advise me of the action of the authorities.
Very truly yours
(Signed) Alice M. King
Mr. Smith moved that the secretary send to each member of the law committee and to the three persons named by Mr. Spalding as having been of great assistance in the work of raising the necessary funds for the building, Mr. John A. Sibley, Mr. S. V. Sanford and Mr. Jack J. Spalding a letter expressing the great appreciation of the Board. This motion was carried:
Governor Hardman made the report as president of the Board of Trustees of the Ga. State College of Agriculture.
Mr. McWhorter introduced the following resolution which was adopted:
“The Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia has heard with much pleasure and gratification the splendid report, covering the activates of the Ga. State College of Agriculture, just made to it by President L. G. Hardman, of the Board of Trustees of that institution.
“The College of Agriculture, established twenty-four years ago has had an unbroken career of usefulness. Under the able guidance of President Andrew M. Soule throughout all those years, it has been developed to that condition of efficiency that gives it rank among the twenty great institutions for agricultural training in this country.
“The value of its services to Georgia cannot be completed. Its contributions to the development of Georgia’s mankind resources alone represents a work of incalculable value, while its training of several thousand able, intelligent and upright citizens in its (Page 550) regular classes has been a service of even greater benefit to the state.
“This Board takes pleasure in extending to President Soule its sincere thanks for his able, conscientious and untiring work in directing the affairs of the College of Agriculture and its heartiest congratulations upon the magnificent success with which his labors have been crowned.”
Mr. Miller reported for the Ga. State Teachers’ College and the report went to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
A letter had been sent out by the Association of General Contractors of America in regard to the War Memorial Board and the contract with Mr. Van Omer for erecting the Commerce-Journalism Bldg. was read. Messrs. Smith and Maddox spoke briefly in regard to the contents of the letter, declaring them to be utterly unfounded in fact.
A letter from Dr. J. C. Wardlow, Director of Extension in regard to proposed correspondence service for prisoners in the Federal penitentiary in Atlanta was read and referred to the Committee on Laws + Discipline.
Mr. Miller moved to take recess until 4 o’clock this afternoon. Carried.
At the afternoon session Mr. Ellis reported for the Ga. State College for Men at Tifton and the report went to the committee on Branch Colleges.
On motion of Mr. Bennett the request of the Ga. State College of Agriculture for an additional allotment of $2500.00 from the Nelson Fund was referred to the finance committee.
The formal request of the College of Agriculture for the use of $75000.00 of the Dawson Fund towards the erection of a building on the Agr. College campus was read – and it was on motion granted under the terms of the resolution on that subject passed last February by this board.
The Alumni Society sent an invitation to the board to attend its business session tomorrow morning. The invitation, on motion of Mr. Bennett was adopted.
(Page 551) Mr. E. W. Moise at this time appeared before the Board and told concerning the letter sent it by the Association of General Contractors of America.
Mr. Smith offered a resolution on that subject. Mr. Fleming expressed some doubt as to the last paragraph being proper for passage. On motion of Mr. Hodgson the resolution was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Smith, Fleming and Sibley, to discuss its provisions and report back.
Mr. Hardy, who had come in during the afternoon, reported for the North Georgia College and the report went to the Committee on Branch Colleges.
The following letter was read to the Board:
“Chancellor Charles M. Snelling:
State University, Athens, Ga.
My dear Dr. Snelling:
While in Athens attending the Georgia Welfare Conference last month I had the pleasure of being in the beautiful Memorial Hall dedicated to the men of the State University who gave their services to their country during the World War. The University is justly proud of her heroes and of the fact that from her ranks went the largest number of men given by any college in our state. That is a record that may well be envied by every other institution in Georgia or elsewhere.
“Many of these men made the supreme sacrifice and left behind them dependent children that are our heritage and responsibility. In new of these facts the thought occurred to me that a most fitting memorial to these men would be a scholarship within our State University that would give a World War Orphan an opportunity to secure a collegiate education that otherwise will be denied it.
“Georgia has within her bonds more than four hundred of these children whose fathers died during the actual dates of the World War. The United States government allots to each of their children $10.00 a month for educational purposes until it reaches the age of eighteen (18). After that age, if the child wishes to pursue its higher education, the government continues this $10 monthly until the child becomes twenty-one (21) years old.
(Page 552) “Realizing that this small sum is not sufficient to provide collegiate advantage for these orphans, the American Legion Auxiliary of Georgia is endearing to secure scholarship from all the institutions of higher education in the state, to be used by those children will, in a short time, reach the age of 18 years and if they do not receive keep from our colleges and universities their allotment will ceases.
“So, as State president of the American Legion Auxiliary, I am placing my request before you that the University of Georgia will follow the lead of many other State universities and head the list of Georgia schools – giving aid to the children of those heroes who died that liberty might live.
“The American Legion and its Auxiliary are sponsoring a bill before the coming legislature, asking a small appropriation to be used in this educational work until the year 1940 when the last World War orphan will have become of age and completed its education.
“When we consider that many of these children are negroes and that a large percentage of the white children will not care for a university cause, there will not be many left to care for. If we can secure the help of our schools the American Legion Auxiliary hopes to see every World War Orphan that wants it, given a chance at University training.
“Hoping that you and the authorities of our great Georgia University will see fit to co-operate with us in the much needed work, I am
Sincerely,
Mary Eakes Travis
(Mrs. E. F. Travis, President)
Mr. Erwin moved that one scholarship of $85.00 be granted. Mr. Green seconded the motion and it was carried.
Mr. Smith reported back the amended resolution as to the Van Omer matter and the report was adopted. The resolution as adopted was as follows:
(Page 553) “Whereas this Board has considered the resolutions of the Georgia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of American relative to the Commerce-Journalism Building and has investigated fully the facts with respect thereto,
“It is therefore resolved as follows:
“1st Said resolution does not correctly, truthfully, fairly or completely state the actual facts with regard to the matter. This Board is not undertaking to state these facts fully in this resolution since it deems it proper that any statement with respect thereto should be made by the Trustees of the War Memorial Fund.
“2nd This Board expresses its absolute confidence in the character, integrity, ability – and fairness of the members composing the Board of Trustees of the War Memorial Fund and hereby expresses publicly its opinion that the criticism of these members in the resolution of the Georgia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors is unfair, unjust and undeserved.
“3rd This Board resents deeply the effort to intermediate it and coerce its conduct by the threats contained in the aforesaid resolution, and declines to yield to such threats and intimidation.
“4th In view of the fact that a considerable amount of building is about to be undertaken upon the University Campus this Board deems it essential that all transactions connected with such proposed building should be handled only with those who are willing to deal fairly with any differences which may arise without resorting to efforts at intimidation.
“5th Resolved that a copy of this resolution be furnished at once to the Secretary of the Georgia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors and a copy be furnished to the architects in charge of the new law building and new dormitory in charge of the guidance of such architects”
A letter from Hon. Tom Wisdom, State Auditor, as to the 7% state obligations that soon mature, asking certain information for the use of the Budget Commission, was read. Judge Sibley was (Page 554) asked to write out and submit a letter to be sent in reply giving the opinion of the Board on the subject. He did so and the resolution as prepared by him was passed as follows:
Mr. Wisdom’s Letter:
Atlanta, Ga. June 9, 1931
Hon. T. W. Reed, Treas.
Athens, Ga.
Dear Mr. Reed:
Of the 7% State bonds held by the University, $3000.00 in amount maturing in 1932 and $62000.00 in 1933, the question arises in my mind as to whether or not the act of 1898 providing for refunding of State bonds owned by the University is mandatory in its requirements or if optional, if State’s option or your option. My understanding of this Act is that unless this Act be repealed specifically or by appropriation for the specific purpose of redeeming these maturing bonds, then the State must issue you 3 ½% bonds for the maturing of both years.
“I should be glad if you would write more your understanding of the terms of this Act; also indicate your intentions as to acceptance of 3 ½% bonds in lieu of the 7%; or it occurs to me that you wish to make an effort to have the Act amended so as to provide a higher rate of interest. This expression of your views is requested as information to enable we to intelligently advise the Budget Director.
With personal regards, I am
Yours very truly,
Tom Wisdom
Asst. Director of the Budget
Resolution on the above:
“In answer to the above letter from Hon. Tom Wisdom, Asst. Director of the Budget, be it resolved.
“It is the opinion of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia that the indebtedness of the State of Georgia on account of the Federal Lanscript Fund, whether represented by state bonds or standing in open account, cannot bear less than 5% interest, under the contract in respect thereto made with the United States under the Acts of Congress (Page 555) of July 2, 1862 and April 14, 1864, accepted by the Act of the Georgia Legislature of March 10, 1866.
“The bonds of the State of Georgia held on various trusts by the Board must be at maturity re-funded under the Act of Dec. 20, 1898 in 3 ½% bonds, if demanded by this Board. If this Board does not wish to accept 3 ½% bonds in payment of its maturing bonds, like any other holder of bonds it way at its option, demand the money therefore.
“We have hitherto appointed a committee to appear before the approaching legislature to urge the refunding of all the bonds above referred to at 7%.”
Mr. Anderson, chairman of the finance committee, made report for that committee, giving the board much information was to the financial condition of the University and furnishing a proposed budget for the session of 1931-1932, which was adopted as follows:
(Typed) July 1, 1931---June 30, 1932
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ADMINISTRATION: Budget 1930-31
C. M. Snelling, Chancellor 8500.00
Sara Cobb Baxter, Chan. Sec. 2000.00
E. A .Lowe, Dir. of Personnel 2500.00
S. V. Sanford, Dean 1200.00
J. T. Dudley, Dean’s Sec. and
Supt. Bldgs. and Grounds 2600.00
T. W. Reed, Sec. Treas. Reg. 4000.00
W. P. Warren, Asst. Registrar 3000.00
Duchess Williams, Asst. to Tr. 1200.00
L. W. Belcher, Bookkeeper 1800.00
Louise Hammond, Stenographer 1200.00
A. M. Soule, Pres. A. & M. College 500.00
L. L. Hendren, Chmn. Adv. Conner. Com. 200.00
Vera Parker, Stenographer 1200.00
Mrs. Alex Rhodes, Dean of Women 2000.00
W. D. Hooper, Sec. of Faculty 250.00
Mrs. T. Frisbie, Dean’s Stenog. 1200.00
Pauline Keelyn, Law Librarian
and Stenographer 1500.00
Marie Porterfield, Telephone
office 420.00
Ralph Christian, Telephone of 100.00
Everett Edmonds, helper 80.00
Director Chapel Music 80.00 $35530.00 $34270.00
MATHEMATICS:
R. P. Stephens, Professor 4150.00
D. F. Barrow, Professor 3900.00
Forrest Cumming, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
Pope R. Hill, Adjunct Prof. 2200.00
One tutor 600.00
One tutor 550.00
One fellow 500.00 14900.00 14500.00
CHEMISTRY:
Alfred W. Scott, Professor 3600.00
C. J. Brockman, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
J. H. Mote, Adj. Professor 2200.00
L. Heard, Instructor 1200.00T. H. Whitehead, Adj. Prof. 2100.00
Tommie Hailey, Stockkeeper 900.00
Five student assistants 750.00 13750.00 16250.00
(Page 556) CIVIL ENGINEERING: Budget 1930-31
C. M. Strahan, Professor 4600.00
Tutor 600.00
Blanton Clement, Adj. Prof. 2000.00
Student Assistant 150.00 7350.00 10800.00
LATIN:
W. D. Hooper, Professor 4600.00
R. L. McWhorter, Professor 1900.00 6500.00 6500.00
JOURNALISM:
S. V. Sanford, Professor 4600.00
J. E. Drowry, Professor 3400.00
E. C. Crouse, Instructor 1800.00 9800.00 10000.00
ELEC. ENGINEERING:
U. H. Davenport, Professor 3850.00
Student Asst. 150.00 4000.00 4000.00
PHYSICS:
L. L. Hendren, Professor 4600.00
R. H. Snyder, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
E. H. Dixon, Associate Prof. 3000.00
Rebecca Andrews, Instructor 1200.00
Gilbert Henry, Adj. Prof. 2100.00
3 Student Assistants @ 150 450.00 14350.00 14850.00
PHARMACY:
R. C. Wilson, Dean and Prof. 2700.00
S. V. Sanford, Faculty Dir. 200.00
R. L. McWhorter, Asst. Director 600.00 3500.00 3500.00
COMMERCE:
R. P. Brooks, Dean and Professor 4800.00
J. W. Jenkins, Professor 3900.00
H. M. Heckman, Professor 3900.00
M. H. Bryan, Assoc. Professor 3000.00
G. W. Sutton, Assoc. Professor 3000.00
L. B. Raisty, Adjunct Prof. 2500.00
2 Assistants @ 150 each 300.00 21400.00 21350.00
MUSIC:
H. L. Hodgson, Professor 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00
(Page 557) ZOOLOGY: Budget 1930-31
G. H. Boyd, Professor 3850.00
J. W. Nuttycombe, Assoc. Prof. 2800.00
Lane H. Allen, Instructor 1200.00
1 Instructor 1200.00
1 Fellow 200.00 9250.00 9300.00
BOTANY:
J. M. Reade, Professor 4600.00
J. H. Miller, Assoc. Professor 3000.00
2 Fellows 900.00
2 Student Assistants 300.00 8800.00 9100.00
HISTORY:
J. H. T. McPherson, Professor 4600.00
W. O. Payne, Professor 4150.00
E. M. Coulter, Professor 3650.00
M. B. Pound, Assoc. Professor 1000.00
D. D. Jeter, Instructor 1500.00
J. T. Askew, Instructor 1500.00 16400.00 18350.00
GREEK:
W. H. Bocock, Professor 4600.00 4600.00 4600.00
GERMAN:
John Morris, Professor 4600.00
M. D. DuBose, Professor 3900.00 8500.00 9000.00
ROMANCE LANGUAGES:
Acting Head of Department 400.00
T. S. Holland, Assoc. Professor 3000.00
J. R. Thaxton, Assoc. Professor 3000.00
Claud Chance, Assoc. Professor 3000.00
Anne W. Brumby, Assoc. Professor 3000.00
A. J. Mathews, Instructor 1200.00 13600.00 14100.00
ENGLISH:
R. E. Park, Professor 4600.00
R. P. Walker, Professor 3650.00
R. L. McWhorter, Professor 2000.00
G. G. Connelly, Adj. Prof. 2000.00
F. W. Powell, Instructor 1900.00
Maxwell McRoberts, Inst. 1600.00
J. S. Lewis, Instructor 1600.00
J. E. Dillard, Tutor 600.00
W. L. Culpepper, Tutor 600.00 18550.00 20250.00
(Page 558) EDUCATION: Budget 1930-31
T. J. Woofter, Dean Emeritus 2650.00
J. C. Meadows, Prof. of Philos. 3600.00
G. A. Hutchinson, Professor 4100.00
E. D. Pusey, Professor 3850.00
P. R. Morrow, Assoc. Prof. 2900.00
J. E. Greene, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
Mrs. Walter Pope, Stenog. 500.00
W. H. Wrighton, Associate Prof. 2800.00 23400.00 23400.00
SECONDARY EDUCATION:
J. S. Stewart, Professor 4000.00
Lucile Epps, Stenographer 300.00 4300.00 4300.00
LAW DEPARTMENT:
H. N. Edmunds, Dean and Prof. 6500.00
G. F. Gober, Professor 4500.00
H. W. Caldwell, Professor 5000.00
R. L. McWhorter, Professor 3700.00
J. A. Hosch, Assoc. Prof. 3500.00
T. F. Green, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00 26200.00 27700.00
MILITARY SCIENCE:
A. T. Colley, Prof. Mil. Sc. 600.00
R. T. Dottery, Bandmaster 1200.00
Elmer Grummon, Clerk 300.00 2100.00 2100.00
GRADUATE SCHOOL
R. P. Stephens, Dean 400.00 400.00 400.00
PSYCHOLOGY:
A. S. Edwards, Professor 4100.00
Tutor 600.00 4700.00 4700.00
LIBRARY:
Duncan Burnet, Librarian 4600.00
Sarah Lamar, Cataloguer 1600.00
Louise Hollingsworth, Ctgr. 1600.00
Hazel Philbrick, Cataloguer 1600.00
Mrs. Jamie Wotton, Asst. 1200.00
Student Assistants 425.00
Other Assistants 700.00 11725.00 11925.00
(Page 559) EXTENSION: Budget 1930-31
J. C. Wardlaw Director 4500.00
S. C. Pelham, Assoc. Prof. 3000.00
A. H. Webster, “ “ 3000.00
H. L. Boyd, Adjunct Prof. 2300.00
B. M. Wade, “ “ 2200.00
W. S. Phillips, “ “ 2300.00
Thos. J. Shepard, Adj. Prof. 2100.00
J. E. Hacke, Adjunct Prof. 2300.00
Wilbur Pope, Bookkeeper 2000.00
Mrs. J. T. Bradbury, Clerk 1200.00
Mrs. T. P. Crawford, Clerk 1200.00
Miss J. Ginn, Clerk 1200.00
Miss E. Lester, Clerk 1200.00
Mrs. L. L. Mygatt, Clerk 900.00 29400.00 28900.00
MEMORIAL HALL LIBRARY:
Annie Carlton, Librarian 1650.00
Assistants 100.00 1750.00 1750.00
ALUMNI OFFICE:
Thos. S. Gray, Alumni Sec. 2400.00
Mrs. G. M. MacNider, Stenog. 1200.00 3600.00 3400.00
Y. M. C. A.:
E. L. Secrest, Secretary 1500.00 1500.00 1500.00
INFIRMARY:
H. I. Reynolds, Surgeon 2300.00
Lillian Wynn, Nurse 1500.00
Elizabeth Hale, Nurse 1200.00 5000.00 5000.00
Total Salaries $334455.00 $345345.00
(Page 560) EXPENSES OTHER THAN SALARIES
ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL:
Traveling Expenses 2000.00
Speakers at Commencement 400.00
Incidentals 500.00
Radio 3000.00
Commencement Music 100.00
Postage and Telegraph 4000.00
Office Supplies 3500.00
Trustees Expenses 1200.00
Office Equipment 1000.00
Labor (Monitors) 200.00
Memorial Hall supplies 1000.00
Memorial Hall Library 500.00
Advertising 1000.00
Catalogues 2500.00
Gymnasium, supplies, etc. 200.00
Library for books 800.00
Infirmary supplies, etc. 3000.00
Alumni Office Supplies 1400.00
Contingent 1000.00
Group Insurance 4300.00
$31600.00 34100.00
LABORATORY SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, ETC.:
Botany Laboratory 800.00
Chemistry Laboratory 2000.00
Civil Engineering Laboratory 250.00
Elec. Engineering Laboratory 400.00
Physics Laboratory 1700.00
Zoology Laboratory 1000.00
Pharmacy Laboratory 200.00
Journalism Laboratory 800.00
Military Science 1000.00
Psychology Laboratory 400.00
Education Laboratory 300.00
Zoology for Research 350.00
Sec. Educ. Travel 700.00
Law Library 1500.00
High School Conference 400.00
$11800.00 12900.00
OPERATION AND CARE OF PLANT:
Janitors and Labor 8750.00
Repairs 6000.00
Grounds 4000.00
Insurance 2500.00
Fuel 3000.00
Lights and Power 3000.00
Water and Sewers 800.00
$28050.00 30200.00
Interest on borrowed money 8000.00 6000.00
Prudential Committee, contingent fund 2000.00 2000.00
Total budget $415905.00 430545.00
(Page 561) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Estimate of Receipts and Expenditures for
the year ending June 30, 1932.
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Income
State appropriation for maintenance $260000.00
Terrell Fund Interest
